Electricity supply will be suspended for about 8 hours on Friday in areas connected to the Aurangabad feeder at Brahmpur power station in Roorkee. The shutdown is part of maintenance and line-strengthening work planned before Diwali.

The scheduled work will affect an estimated population of 40,000. Residents and local establishments in the feeder’s service areas should expect the interruption while the work is carried out.

Work planned on the feeder

The Energy Corporation has begun strengthening and maintaining power lines to improve the electricity network ahead of the festival. Crews will repair lines and carry out tree lopping and trimming, along with other essential tasks.

The outage has been planned to allow this work to proceed on the Aurangabad feeder. The available information does not specify the exact start and restoration times for the 8-hour interruption.

Impact on residents

Areas supplied through the Aurangabad feeder may remain without electricity during the scheduled maintenance period. The work is expected to affect around 40,000 people in the connected areas.

Residents who depend on electricity for household, commercial or other routine activities may need to plan around the temporary shutdown. No additional details about affected localities have been provided.

Conclusion

The Aurangabad feeder linked to Brahmpur power station will face an approximately 8-hour power interruption on Friday as the Energy Corporation carries out repairs, line strengthening and tree trimming before Diwali. Around 40,000 people are expected to be affected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which feeder will be shut down?

The Aurangabad feeder connected to Brahmpur power station in Roorkee will be shut down temporarily.

Q. How long will the power interruption last?

Electricity supply is expected to remain suspended for about 8 hours.

Q. Why is the shutdown being carried out?

The Energy Corporation is conducting line repairs, strengthening work, tree lopping and other essential maintenance before Diwali.

Q. How many people are expected to be affected?

Around 40,000 people in areas connected to the feeder are expected to be affected.

Q. When will the interruption take place?

The shutdown is scheduled for Friday.

Q. Have the exact affected localities been listed?

The available information identifies areas connected to the Aurangabad feeder but does not provide a detailed locality list.