Patna: A major power outage left large parts of central Patna in darkness late Wednesday night following a technical fault in the 132 KV Karbighiya and Mithapur grids, disrupting supply to several densely populated areas and affecting over seven lakh residents.
The blackout, which began around 10:30 pm, impacted key neighbourhoods including Kankarbagh, Nala Road, Kadam Kuan, Gandhi Maidan, Dak Bungalow Square, Fraser Road, Exhibition Road, and adjoining localities. Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd (BSPTCL) teams were dispatched to the affected grids on instructions from the state power company headquarters, but electricity could not be restored through the night.
As the fault persisted, Patna Electric Supply Undertaking (PESU) began issuing alerts to consumers via SMS, informing them of potential outages lasting from 12:10 am to 5:00 am on June 12.
In an attempt to mitigate the crisis, power was partially restored to critical areas like the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) through an alternative arrangement. “The PMCH grid is now being powered by the Digha grid,” said a PESU engineer. “From there, supply has been rerouted to Ashok Rajpath and nearby areas.”
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However, several other localities, including Kadam Kuan, Kankarbagh, Mithapur, Gardanibagh, and the Secretariat zone, remained without power late into the night.
Beyond the central blackout zone, multiple neighbourhoods across the city suffered voltage fluctuations and feeder overloads. Residents in Digha, Rajiv Nagar, Patel Nagar, Indrapuri, Ashiana Nagar, Bailey Road, Raja Bazaar, Jagdev Path, Khagaul, Gola Road, Boring Road, Patna City and Gulzarbagh also reported extended outages and erratic supply.
The cause of the technical fault remains under investigation. Officials have not yet confirmed when full power restoration can be expected. Meanwhile, residents across Patna continue to face high night-time temperatures without electricity, adding to public frustration.
