Noida Residents to Face 14-Hour Power Outage Today-Is Your Area Affected? Check List

Noida: Residents in key sectors of the city are expected to face a 14-hour power outage on Saturday (November 16) due to critical maintenance work scheduled at the 33/11 kV substation in Sector 124. According to officials from Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL), the disruption will affect Sectors 94, 95, 124, 125, and 126, as well as the Raipur area, from 10 am to midnight.According to a Hindustan Times report, PVVNL officials stated that the maintenance is part of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited's (UPPCL) business plan for 2024–2025, which focuses on improving power infrastructure and ensuring a reliable supply. During the maintenance, damaged 11 kV incoming and outgoing VCB (vacuum circuit breaker) panels at the Sector 124 substation will be replaced.Harish Bansal, Chief Engineer of PVVNL Noida, explained, "The maintenance work at the Sector 124 substation is part of our broader efforts to upgrade aging infrastructure and enhance the reliability of power supply in Noida. The existing 11 kV VCB panels have been in operation for years and need replacement to prevent potential breakdowns. We urge consumers to plan their activities accordingly on Saturday and reach out to our helpline 1912 if they need any assistance," as quoted by Hindustan Times.The prolonged outage is expected to cause significant inconvenience to households relying on uninterrupted power supply for daily activities, the HT report said. According to the Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Association (FONRWA), the affected sectors are primarily residential areas, potentially leading to challenges for the residents.The Chief Engineer further added, "The complexity and scale of this work require a continuous power shutdown for safety and efficiency. We scheduled this during the weekend to minimize inconvenience to residents. Once completed, this upgrade will significantly improve the power supply," as quoted by Hindustan Times.Additionally, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has announced that its consumer portal (uppclonline.com) will undergo technical upgrades from November 16 to November 17. As a result, online services such as bill payments, smart meter recharges, auto bill generation, and load enhancement requests will be unavailable from 10 p.m. on November 16 to 4 a.m. on November 17, the HT report stated.