A 4-hour power shutdown in Haridwar’s Sidcul area on Sunday affected about 60 thousand people, along with government offices, the Police Line, Yog Gram and several industrial zones. The interruption was carried out for preventive maintenance work by the Energy Corporation.

Power supply was disconnected from 8 substations and feeders connected to the 220 kV Sidcul substation. The shutdown was linked to maintenance work under the Sidcul electricity distribution division.

Areas affected by the shutdown

The outage affected the Collectorate area, the Police Line area, Yog Gram and different industrial areas around Sidcul. Residents and establishments in these locations faced difficulties during the 4-hour interruption.

The disruption also affected electricity-dependent work in the industrial belt. Around 10% of industries in the Sidcul area were impacted after their power supply was stopped for the maintenance activity.

The available information does not specify the individual industries affected, the exact time of restoration or whether any further shutdowns are planned. It confirms that the interruption involved 8 substations and feeders supplied from the 220 kV Sidcul substation.

Conclusion

Preventive maintenance at the 220 kV Sidcul substation resulted in a 4-hour power cut affecting about 60 thousand people, key public areas and 10% of industries in the Sidcul region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why was the power supply interrupted in Haridwar’s Sidcul area?

The Energy Corporation carried out preventive maintenance work under the Sidcul electricity distribution division.

Q. How long did the power cut continue?

The shutdown continued for 4 hours.

Q. How many people were affected?

About 60 thousand people faced difficulties because of the power interruption.

Q. Which places experienced the outage?

The affected locations included the Collectorate, Police Line, Yog Gram and various industrial areas.

Q. How many substations and feeders were involved?

Power was disconnected from 8 substations and feeders supplied by the 220 kV Sidcul substation.

Q. How many industries were affected?

Around 10% of industries in the Sidcul area were affected by the power shutdown.