Pune Power Disruption Hits Bhosari Industrial Areas
Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad experienced significant power disruptions over the weekend as a technical fault at the Bhosari 220 kV substation triggered outages across residential and industrial zones. The malfunction in an 80 MVA transformer led to widespread interruptions in electricity supply, affecting thousands of households and over 500 businesses in key industrial sectors.
The outage, which began late Sunday night, caused immediate operational challenges for manufacturers and industrial units across Bhosari MIDC, including multiple blocks heavily reliant on continuous power. Residential areas such as Indrayani Nagar, Jal Vayu Vihar, Gandharva Nagari, Sectors 4 and 6, Nehru Nagar, and Kasarwadi were simultaneously impacted, resulting in disruptions to daily routines and essential services. A senior official from the state electricity distribution company confirmed that emergency measures are underway to reroute power and stabilise the grid. Temporary load diversion has partially restored supply to certain sectors, but officials caution that alternate circuits may face further interruptions due to the added demand. The recurring failures of the 80 MVA transformer, including a similar internal fault earlier this month, have highlighted vulnerabilities in the region’s power infrastructure.
Urban planners and infrastructure analysts note that sustained outages in industrial hubs such as Bhosari underscore the need for resilient and decentralised energy systems. Frequent transformer failures not only impact economic productivity but also risk cascading effects on supply chains and essential urban services. For businesses, intermittent electricity can translate into production losses, increased operational costs, and supply chain delays. From a civic perspective, repeated blackouts raise questions about urban energy preparedness, particularly in densely populated and industrially strategic areas like Pimpri-Chinchwad. Experts suggest that investing in redundancy systems, predictive maintenance, and grid modernisation could mitigate similar disruptions in the future. Additionally, encouraging consumers to adopt energy-efficient practices during periods of instability can ease the strain on overloaded transformers.
City planners also point to the environmental dimension: reliance on a single high-capacity transformer concentrates risk, whereas distributed renewable energy solutions, smart microgrids, and adaptive storage systems could enhance climate resilience while supporting industrial growth. Authorities have urged residents and businesses to manage electricity usage carefully until permanent repairs or replacements are completed. Meanwhile, technical teams continue assessing long-term measures to prevent repeated outages, signalling a broader imperative for sustainable, people-focused urban energy planning in rapidly growing industrial cities.
