Power Outage Affects 100,000 in Muzaffarpur on Diwali Eve

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Five power feeders in Muzaffarpur failed on at 8 am, affecting 100,000 residents. The outage lasted until 10 am, causing water shortages in many homes. Over 14 areas lost electricity, including Bus Stand, Damodarpura, Brahmpura, MIT, and Bairia feeders. Officials claimed maintenance work caused the shutdown. Affected areas included Ayachi Gram, Kolhua, Jagdamba Nagar, and Adarsh Gram. Despite claims of full-load electricity supply, issues persist due to negligent maintenance, old wires, and overgrown plants on poles. From: Outage affects Diwali preparations. Until: Repairs and maintenance continue. Next: Officials promise improved power supply for festivities. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 04:36 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Five power feeders in Muzaffarpur failed on 27 Oct 2023 at 8 am, affecting 100,000 residents
• The outage lasted until 10 am, causing water shortages in many homes
• Over 14 areas lost electricity, including Bus Stand, Damodarpura, Brahmpura, MIT, and Bairia feeders