Uttar Pradesh Power Cut Update On 7 February: These Areas Will Be Affected, Know The Timings

Electricity supply is set to be disrupted across several districts of Uttar Pradesh as authorities carry out infrastructure upgrades and maintenance under ongoing power improvement programmes.

Cities such as Mirzapur, Gorakhpur and Varanasi will witness scheduled outages, with officials recommending that residents plan their day accordingly.

Mirzapur to See Daytime Outages

Power interruptions are expected between 6 and 8 February as part of the RDSS and Business Plan projects. On 7 and 8 February, work on the 33 KV feeder at the District Jail will result in supply cuts from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Gorakhpur Power Cut Schedule

Circuit House Feeder (10:00 to 14:00)
Electricity will remain unavailable in Circuit House, Nauka Vihar, Lake View, Vaishali, Gambhir Nath Auditorium and adjoining areas.

Rapti Nagar Phase III (10:00 to 16:00)
Residents of Rapti Nagar Phase III and Basharatpur should prepare for extended outages.

Ram Janaki Nagar, Nakaha and Phase IV (11:00 to 16:00)
Neighbourhoods connected to these feeders will also face temporary disruptions.

High Tension Line Replacement in Varanasi

In Varanasi, electricity will be suspended from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on 7 February to facilitate the replacement of high tension wires. Areas expected to be affected include Kadipur, Normal School, Kanshiram Awas, Jai Durga Nagar, Shivpur Market, VDA Colony, Kundan Nagar and Indrapur.

Why These Shutdowns Are Necessary

Officials emphasised that scheduled outages are essential for modernising infrastructure, improving load capacity and reducing the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns. Such upgrades are part of broader efforts to enhance power reliability across fast growing urban centres.

Public Advisory

Consumers are encouraged to keep mobile devices charged, avoid using lifts during outage windows and arrange backup lighting if necessary. Businesses that rely heavily on electricity should consider temporary alternatives to prevent operational losses.

Note: This report is compiled from various media sources. Readers are advised to stay in touch with local electricity departments for real-time updates.