Patna Bihta Power Crisis: 1-Week Outage Dries Thousands of Acres of Crops in Son River Area

For the past one week, the agricultural sector in the Bihta and Son river regions of Patna has faced a severe crisis due to a complete power failure. The disruption of the Pali feeder has left farmers unable to irrigate their fields, putting thousands of acres of crops at risk. Despite repeated complaints to the electricity department, the situation remains unresolved, leading to significant unrest among the local farming community.

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Which Crops and Areas are Most Affected?

The power outage has hit the Son river coastal areas the hardest, where agriculture is the backbone of the economy. Farmers are witnessing their hard-earned labor wither away due to the lack of water during the peak season.

• Affected crops include maize, watermelon, cucumber, and okra.
• Thousands of acres of farmland are currently without any source of irrigation.
• The Pali feeder is identified as the primary source of the persistent disruption.
• Farmers claim that without immediate restoration, their entire seasonal yield will be destroyed.
• Local residents have accused the South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited of negligence.

New Electricity Rules and Relief in Bihar from April 1

While Bihta struggles with supply issues, several new electricity regulations came into effect across Bihar on April 1, 2026. These changes aim to simplify billing and provide financial relief through revised tariff structures and subsidies.

Consumers facing supply issues like those in the Bihta region can register their complaints through the SBPDCL toll-free number 1912. The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission has ensured that rates remain stable for over 27 lakh consumers for the current period.