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Power Failure at Amritsar's ESI Hospital Forces Doctors to Examine Patients Outdoors
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 10:18 PM
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A sudden power cut at the ESI Hospital in Amritsar left wards without electricity, prompting medical staff to move examinations to open areas.
The ESI Hospital in Amritsar experienced an unexpected electricity outage, affecting several wards including emergency and outpatient departments and leaving patients without lighting or essential equipment.
Hospital officials said backup generators either failed to start or could not supply sufficient power, forcing doctors and nurses to shift routine examinations and triage to corridors and open courtyards under natural light.
Patients reported discomfort and concern over the lack of proper facilities, while staff assured that critical care such as life‑support machines was being manually monitored. The administration has summoned technicians to restore power and is reviewing generator maintenance protocols.
No injuries have been reported. The hospital has asked visitors to stay calm as the issue is addressed and is coordinating with the local electricity board to avoid a recurrence.
Hospital officials said backup generators either failed to start or could not supply sufficient power, forcing doctors and nurses to shift routine examinations and triage to corridors and open courtyards under natural light.
Patients reported discomfort and concern over the lack of proper facilities, while staff assured that critical care such as life‑support machines was being manually monitored. The administration has summoned technicians to restore power and is reviewing generator maintenance protocols.
No injuries have been reported. The hospital has asked visitors to stay calm as the issue is addressed and is coordinating with the local electricity board to avoid a recurrence.