Transformer fault at Rajepur substation cuts power to about 100 villages in Farrukhabad, India
2026Published 1 Nov 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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What happened
A transformer fault at the Rajepur substation in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, reportedly cut power to about 100 villages served by the substation, according to a local report published on 1 November 2026. The report says the outage began suddenly and that a technical team arrived from Agra on Sunday to inspect and repair the transformer. The cause has not been confirmed; the report mentions a possible shortage of oil and an electronic fault.
The report does not say which of the substation's transformers failed, when power will return, or whether other units were affected. Residents were still without supply at the time of reporting. No fire, injury or evacuation is mentioned.
Contributing factors
Possible causes mentioned in the report, not confirmed: a shortage of transformer oil and an electronic fault.
Lessons learned
- Check transformer oil condition and electrical protection regularly, because faults can develop before a unit fails.
- Keep spare or mobile transformer capacity available so that a failed unit serving many villages can be replaced sooner.
More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, maintenance, inspection and ageing assets, from every incident on the register.
Source
Other entries that name Rajepur
Published 2026-11-01. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
