# Uttar Pradesh transformer failures fall 33% in one year 2026-08-15T07:07:11+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Transformer damage incidents in Uttar Pradesh fell from 4,009 in 2024 to 2,709 in 2025, a reduction of 1,300, according to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd data reported by Hindustan Times. The decline also covered transformers rated at 100 kVA and above, which face heavier loads. The power department has introduced financial recovery from officials held responsible for burnt transformers, with shares varying by transformer capacity. Officials have attributed the improvement to preventive inspections, closer monitoring and action against overloading. Engineers still identify excess load and deteriorated transformer oil as major risks, especially during summer peaks. Sandeep Bhagia, managing director of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd, said regular condition reports for transformers serving larger areas should reach senior officers. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uttar-pradesh-transformer-failures-fall-33-in-one-year/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uttar-pradesh-transformer-failures-fall-33-in-one-year/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.