Bareilly Weather: Severe Storm Disrupts Power and Agriculture in Fatehganj

A severe storm accompanied by heavy rain struck Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, on September 17, 2026, causing significant disruption to rural infrastructure and the local agricultural economy. The weather event led to critical power failures, road blockages, and livestock losses, particularly within the Fatehganj blocks.

Infrastructure Failures and Connectivity Disruptions

The intensity of the storm caused immediate failures in local transport and utility networks. In Tiyar Kheda, located in the Fatehganj Pashchimi block, a massive banyan tree from a temple complex was uprooted, completely blocking the main road. This blockage severed the primary transit route connecting Fatehganj Pashchimi to Panbadhiya and Bholapur, causing severe movement restrictions for villagers [1].

Power Grid Collapse in Fatehganj Purvi

The bareilly weather event triggered a prolonged blackout in Fatehganj Purvi. At approximately 9:00 AM on September 17, trees and branches fell onto 33 KV power lines, disrupting the supply from the Andharpura feeder. Despite repair efforts by the electricity department, power was not restored by 7:00 PM that evening [2]. This outage created a cascading effect, as depleted inverter batteries and empty water tanks led to acute water shortages for residents.

Agricultural and Livestock Impact

The storm dealt a heavy blow to the region's farmers. Strong winds flattened standing paddy and sugarcane crops, resulting in substantial economic losses for the local farming community [1].

Livestock were also affected in Tiyar Kheda, where a falling tree resulted in the death of one buffalo belonging to a resident named Chhedlal, while another buffalo was injured. Local revenue officials (Lekhpal) visited the site to document the loss for official proceedings [1].

Summary of Storm Impact (September 17, 2026)

Impact Category	Details of Damage	Affected Area
Livestock	1 buffalo dead, 1 injured	Tiyar Kheda (Fatehganj Pashchimi)
Electricity	33 KV line failure (9 AM to 7 PM+)	Fatehganj Purvi (Andharpura feeder)
Transport	Main road blocked by banyan tree	Tiyar Kheda to Panbadhiya/Bholapur
Agriculture	Flattened paddy and sugarcane crops	Regional Farmlands