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Power outage in Gorakhpur to last five hours across multiple areas
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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Electricity supply in Gorakhpur has been suspended for about five hours today, affecting several localities.
The electricity department announced that power supply in Gorakhpur will be interrupted for roughly five hours today, covering several neighborhoods across the city. The notice, issued early this morning, warned residents that the outage would begin shortly and last until the scheduled restoration time.
Authorities have not provided a detailed list of the affected localities, but confirmed that the disruption will span multiple zones. They have assured that crews are on standby and expect to restore service within the five‑hour window.
Residents and businesses have been advised to conserve electricity where possible and to make alternative arrangements for essential needs until supply resumes. The department will issue further updates if the timeline changes.
Authorities have not provided a detailed list of the affected localities, but confirmed that the disruption will span multiple zones. They have assured that crews are on standby and expect to restore service within the five‑hour window.
Residents and businesses have been advised to conserve electricity where possible and to make alternative arrangements for essential needs until supply resumes. The department will issue further updates if the timeline changes.