Is there a power cut in Uttar Pradesh today?

Currently, 12 localized distribution outages are active across Uttar Pradesh. Check individual district tiles for affected streets.

How can I report a power cut in Uttar Pradesh?

You can report immediately on PowerCut.today using your current GPS location, or dial the toll-free electricity helpline 1912.

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Power Cut Status in Uttar Pradesh Today

Q: Which DISCOM provides electricity in Uttar Pradesh?

Power distribution is managed by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL (PVVNL / MVVNL / DVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO)). The 24x7 toll-free consumer grievance helpline is 1912.

Check live power cut status in Uttar Pradesh. Track real-time electricity outages across all 75 districts (1,996 Pincodes & 19,916 Localities), check scheduled maintenance, and find official 24x7 DISCOM helplines (UPPCL (PVVNL / MVVNL / DVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO)).

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Agra1 Cut

30 Pincodes · 355 Localities

⚠️ 1 area reported: Sanjay Place

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Aligarh1 Cut

37 Pincodes · 367 Localities

⚠️ 1 area reported: Center Point

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Ambedkar NagarNormal

57 Pincodes · 446 Localities

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AmethiNormal

42 Pincodes · 490 Localities

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AmrohaNormal

15 Pincodes · 111 Localities

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AuraiyaNormal

14 Pincodes · 155 Localities

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AyodhyaNormal

36 Pincodes · 249 Localities

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AzamgarhNormal

58 Pincodes · 435 Localities

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BaghpatNormal

15 Pincodes · 148 Localities

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BahraichNormal

24 Pincodes · 311 Localities

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BalliaNormal

39 Pincodes · 353 Localities

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BalrampurNormal

33 Pincodes · 402 Localities

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BandaNormal

15 Pincodes · 216 Localities

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BarabankiNormal

40 Pincodes · 394 Localities

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Bareilly1 Cut

29 Pincodes · 292 Localities

⚠️ 1 area reported: Civil Lines

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BastiNormal

32 Pincodes · 311 Localities

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BhadohiNormal

13 Pincodes · 96 Localities

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BijnorNormal

25 Pincodes · 305 Localities

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BudaunNormal

21 Pincodes · 327 Localities

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BulandshahrNormal

33 Pincodes · 326 Localities

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ChandauliNormal

15 Pincodes · 171 Localities

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ChitrakootNormal

8 Pincodes · 76 Localities

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DeoriaNormal

32 Pincodes · 324 Localities

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EtahNormal

24 Pincodes · 311 Localities

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EtawahNormal

15 Pincodes · 178 Localities

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FarrukhabadNormal

18 Pincodes · 156 Localities

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FatehpurNormal

22 Pincodes · 255 Localities

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FirozabadNormal

16 Pincodes · 155 Localities

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Gautam Buddha Nagar2 Cuts

22 Pincodes · 111 Localities

⚠️ 2 areas reported: Sector 18, Sector 62

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Ghaziabad1 Cut

32 Pincodes · 227 Localities

⚠️ 1 area reported: Indirapuram

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GhazipurNormal

42 Pincodes · 378 Localities

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GondaNormal

36 Pincodes · 347 Localities

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GorakhpurNormal

43 Pincodes · 424 Localities

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HamirpurNormal

22 Pincodes · 164 Localities

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HapurNormal

31 Pincodes · 223 Localities

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HardoiNormal

24 Pincodes · 334 Localities

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HathrasNormal

16 Pincodes · 137 Localities

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JalaunNormal

22 Pincodes · 246 Localities

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JaunpurNormal

42 Pincodes · 428 Localities

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JhansiNormal

26 Pincodes · 215 Localities

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KannaujNormal

18 Pincodes · 155 Localities

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Kanpur DehatNormal

24 Pincodes · 297 Localities

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Kanpur Nagar1 Cut

33 Pincodes · 188 Localities

⚠️ 1 area reported: Civil Lines

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KasganjNormal

24 Pincodes · 311 Localities

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KaushambiNormal

17 Pincodes · 134 Localities

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KheriNormal

27 Pincodes · 364 Localities

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KushinagarNormal

19 Pincodes · 255 Localities

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LalitpurNormal

12 Pincodes · 153 Localities

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Lucknow3 Cuts

43 Pincodes · 291 Localities

⚠️ 3 areas reported: Aliganj, Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj

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MaharajganjNormal

19 Pincodes · 209 Localities

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MahobaNormal

11 Pincodes · 87 Localities

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MainpuriNormal

14 Pincodes · 177 Localities

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MathuraNormal

27 Pincodes · 222 Localities

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MauNormal

24 Pincodes · 170 Localities

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Meerut1 Cut

23 Pincodes · 252 Localities

⚠️ 1 area reported: Shastri Nagar

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MirzapurNormal

16 Pincodes · 192 Localities

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MoradabadNormal

23 Pincodes · 248 Localities

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MuzaffarnagarNormal

29 Pincodes · 320 Localities

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PilibhitNormal

11 Pincodes · 143 Localities

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PratapgarhNormal

54 Pincodes · 536 Localities

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Prayagraj1 Cut

56 Pincodes · 450 Localities

⚠️ 1 area reported: Civil Lines

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RaebareliNormal

48 Pincodes · 448 Localities

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RampurNormal

10 Pincodes · 130 Localities

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SaharanpurNormal

20 Pincodes · 209 Localities

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SambhalNormal

23 Pincodes · 249 Localities

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Sant Kabir NagarNormal

16 Pincodes · 162 Localities

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ShahjahanpurNormal

17 Pincodes · 299 Localities

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ShamliNormal

29 Pincodes · 320 Localities

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ShravastiNormal

14 Pincodes · 109 Localities

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SiddharthnagarNormal

20 Pincodes · 214 Localities

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SitapurNormal

25 Pincodes · 419 Localities

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SonbhadraNormal

21 Pincodes · 186 Localities

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SultanpurNormal

42 Pincodes · 490 Localities

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UnnaoNormal

20 Pincodes · 271 Localities

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VaranasiNormal

51 Pincodes · 307 Localities

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Official DISCOMs & Electricity Boards in Uttar Pradesh

Primary transmission, maintenance, and consumer grievance channels for Uttar Pradesh

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Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited

Responsible for managing regional grid substations (400kV/220kV/66kV/11kV), street-level distribution transformers, scheduled maintenance shutdowns, and emergency breakdown responses across Uttar Pradesh.

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Regional Electricity Distribution Utilities in Uttar Pradesh:

PVVNL (Paschimanchal)1912

Jurisdiction: Noida (GB Nagar), Ghaziabad, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad

MVVNL (Madhyanchal)1912

Jurisdiction: Lucknow, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Unnao

DVVNL (Dakshinanchal)1912

Jurisdiction: Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Firozabad, Jhansi, Banda, Etawah, Mainpuri

PuVVNL (Poorvanchal)1912

Jurisdiction: Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Ballia, Ghazipur

KESCO1912

Jurisdiction: Kanpur City Urban Grid

Understanding Power Cuts & Grid Infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh

How electricity flows to your neighborhood and why localized outages occur

Hyperlocal 300m Transformer Radius

In Uttar Pradesh, domestic consumers are connected to localized 11kV/415V distribution transformers (DTRs), each feeding 60 to 120 households. When a jumper snaps or an overload fuse trips on your street, only a 200–300 meter perimeter loses electricity while adjacent colonies on a separate feeder remain fully illuminated.

Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Outages

Scheduled shutdowns are planned 24 to 48 hours prior by UPPCL (PVVNL / MVVNL / DVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO) for sub-station maintenance, conductor replacement, or vegetation pruning. Unscheduled blackouts occur abruptly due to feeder trips, torrential rainstorms, lightning, or vehicle collisions with utility poles.

Monsoon Storms & Feeder Tripping

During severe monsoon gales in Uttar Pradesh, automatic feeder circuit breakers at substations trip within milliseconds to prevent electrocution hazards from wet foliage contacting overhead HT wires. Power is restored section by section once line patrollers verify safety.

Summer Peak Demand & Load Shedding

Intense summer heat triggers simultaneous air-conditioner loads, causing distribution transformers to overheat. DISCOM automated sensors throttle loads to protect expensive transformer cores from permanent burnouts, causing rotational 30-to-60 minute outages.

Essential Do's and Don'ts During a Power Outage in Uttar Pradesh

Safety protocol and appliance protection guidelines during blackout situations

WHAT TO DO (Safety Recommendations)

Unplug sensitive electronic devices: Disconnect televisions, computers, routers, and microwave ovens to protect them from high-voltage surges when grid electricity returns.
Keep refrigerator doors closed: An unopened domestic refrigerator preserves food safety and temperature for up to 4 to 6 hours during a blackout.
Report to your neighbor community: Submit a quick report on PowerCut.today so linemen and residents know the exact street perimeter affected.
Maintain inverter battery water levels: Regularly check distilled water levels in lead-acid tubular batteries to maximize backup hours.

WHAT NOT TO DO (Hazard Warnings)

Never touch fallen or dangling wires: Downed overhead power lines during rains in Uttar Pradesh may remain energized. Maintain at least a 10-meter distance and alert 1912 immediately.
Do not overload home inverters: Running heavy inductive loads (water geysers, air conditioners, water pumps) on domestic inverters drains battery banks rapidly within 15 minutes.
Do not attempt DIY transformer repairs: Never tamper with neighborhood distribution boxes or pole fuses; only certified UPPCL (PVVNL / MVVNL / DVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO) linemen are authorized to handle high-voltage switches.
Avoid burning candles unattended: Use rechargeable LED emergency lanterns or mobile torches to eliminate domestic fire hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Cuts in Uttar Pradesh

Common questions regarding complaint registration, compensation, and grid reliability

How can I check if there is an active power cut in Uttar Pradesh today?▼

You can check live power cuts across Uttar Pradesh on PowerCut.today by selecting your specific district or entering your 6-digit pincode. Our system aggregates real-time 300m street-level reports from local residents alongside feeder-level alerts from UPPCL (PVVNL / MVVNL / DVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO). You can also call the 24x7 state electricity helpline at 1912.

Which electricity distribution company (DISCOM) operates in Uttar Pradesh?▼

Uttar Pradesh's power distribution is managed primarily by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL (PVVNL / MVVNL / DVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO)). The state is divided into 5 operational zones: PVVNL (Paschimanchal) (Noida (GB Nagar), Ghaziabad, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad); MVVNL (Madhyanchal) (Lucknow, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Unnao); DVVNL (Dakshinanchal) (Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Firozabad, Jhansi, Banda, Etawah, Mainpuri); PuVVNL (Poorvanchal) (Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Ballia, Ghazipur); KESCO (Kanpur City Urban Grid).

How do I report a power outage or sparkling transformer in Uttar Pradesh?▼

To report an immediate outage: 1) Call the centralized toll-free electricity helpline at 1912 from any mobile or landline. 2) Send a WhatsApp message with your Consumer Account ID to +918010924203. 3) Log a complaint on the official UPPCL Consumer App (e-Nivaran). 4) Report instantly on PowerCut.today using your current GPS location to alert neighbors and track transformer recovery times.

What are the most common causes of frequent power cuts in Uttar Pradesh?▼

Power cuts in Uttar Pradesh typically stem from four factors: 1) Weather events like heavy monsoons, storms, and lightning tripping 11kV distribution lines. 2) Local transformer overloads during peak summer air-conditioning and agricultural irrigation hours. 3) Scheduled maintenance (substation servicing and tree branch clearing, usually announced 24 hours in advance). 4) Accidental underground cable cuts caused by civic road or pipeline excavations.

How long does it usually take to restore power after a blackout in Uttar Pradesh?▼

Local transformer fuse replacements and 11kV feeder line trips are typically rectified within 1 to 3 hours by local quick-response teams. Major distribution transformer (DTR) burnouts or transmission line breakdowns during storms can take 6 to 12 hours. You can monitor live neighborhood restoration on PowerCut.today.

Are consumers in Uttar Pradesh entitled to compensation for prolonged power cuts?▼

Yes. Under the Ministry of Power's Rights of Consumers Rules and State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) standards of performance, DISCOMs are obligated to restore urban power cuts within stipulated hours (typically 2 to 4 hours in cities). Failure to restore power within specified timelines entitles registered consumers to daily compensation credits reflected in upcoming electricity bills.

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