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Power Supply Halted to 71 Transformers in Raghopur, Vaishali Amid Flood Threat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 05:17 PM
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Authorities in Raghopur, Vaishali district, switched off electricity to 71 transformers as a precaution against rising flood waters, leaving several villages in darkness and disrupting daily water supply.
Raghopur block in Vaishali district, Bihar, saw the electricity supply to 71 transformers suspended on safety grounds as flood waters continued to rise. The decision was taken by the state electricity board in coordination with district disaster management officials to prevent possible short‑circuits and accidents.
Officials said the pre‑emptive cut was necessary because several low‑lying areas were already inundated, and the risk of water‑logged equipment posed a serious hazard to both workers and consumers.
The power outage plunged multiple panchayats into darkness, forcing residents to rely on candles and battery‑powered lights. In addition, the loss of electricity disrupted the operation of water pumps, aggravating the shortage of drinking water for households already coping with flood‑related challenges.
Local administration has deployed mobile generators to critical points such as health centres and schools, and engineers are monitoring the situation closely. Restoration of power will be considered once water levels recede and safety inspections are completed.
The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of Bihar’s rural infrastructure to seasonal flooding and highlights the need for faster electrification upgrades in flood‑prone zones.
Officials said the pre‑emptive cut was necessary because several low‑lying areas were already inundated, and the risk of water‑logged equipment posed a serious hazard to both workers and consumers.
The power outage plunged multiple panchayats into darkness, forcing residents to rely on candles and battery‑powered lights. In addition, the loss of electricity disrupted the operation of water pumps, aggravating the shortage of drinking water for households already coping with flood‑related challenges.
Local administration has deployed mobile generators to critical points such as health centres and schools, and engineers are monitoring the situation closely. Restoration of power will be considered once water levels recede and safety inspections are completed.
The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of Bihar’s rural infrastructure to seasonal flooding and highlights the need for faster electrification upgrades in flood‑prone zones.