Bengaluru Power Cut Schedule Announced for Saturday Maintenance Work
The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has officially declared a scheduled power outage for multiple key areas across Bengaluru this Saturday. This planned disruption is essential for conducting critical maintenance and upgrade work on the electrical infrastructure to ensure long-term reliability and safety for residents and businesses.
Detailed Area-Wise Power Cut Timings and Locations
Jalahalli Region (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM): The power supply will be suspended in Jalahalli for a duration of seven hours. The affected localities within this zone include DB Sandra 2nd and 4th Blocks, JB Kaval Tree Park, Gangamma Circle, Kammagondanahalli, BEL North and South Colony, Bahubali Nagar, Bloomfield Garden, Ramachandrapura, HMT Industrial Estate, Prestige Wellington, Prestige Kensington, Chamundeshwari Layout, and Nanjappa Layout.
Domlur Region (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM): Residents and commercial establishments in Domlur will experience a five-hour power cut. The specific areas impacted are Domlur II Stage, Kodihalli, Yogananda Layout, Paramahamsa Road, Dhoopanahalli, HAL II Stage (up to 6th Main), ESI Hospital, 100 Feet Road, Salarpuria GR Tech Park, JRR Layout, and Diamond District.
Mysuru Road Corridor (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM): A seven-hour outage is scheduled for areas along Mysuru Road. This includes Shamanna Garden, Manjunatha Nagar, Pipeline Road, Santhosh Tent Area, New Guddadahalli, and Kuvempu Nagar.
Nrupathunga Road and Surroundings (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM): The power supply will be interrupted for seven hours in the Nrupathunga Road vicinity. Affected locations comprise Cubbonpet 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Cross, 13th, 14th, and 15th Cross, RBI, UVCE, Agricultural Office, Govt Arts College, St Martha's Hospital, Nagarthapet Main Road, KAS Lane, KG Road, OTC Road, Sharada Theatre, SP Road, SJP Road, and Dharmaraya Swamy Temple Road.
Essential Precautions and Advisory for Residents
BESCOM authorities have strongly advised all residents and business operators in the aforementioned areas to take necessary precautions during the power cut period. It is recommended to:
- Ensure all electronic devices and appliances are switched off or unplugged to prevent damage from potential voltage fluctuations when power is restored.
- Keep emergency lighting sources such as torches, candles, or battery-powered lamps readily accessible.
- Minimize the opening of refrigerators and freezers to preserve food items for longer durations.
- Plan essential activities that require electricity, like charging mobile phones or using computers, either before or after the scheduled outage hours.
The maintenance work is part of BESCOM's ongoing efforts to enhance the electrical grid's efficiency and prevent unscheduled outages in the future. Officials have assured that power will be restored promptly upon completion of the maintenance tasks, and any unforeseen delays will be communicated through official channels.
For further updates and real-time information on power supply status, residents are encouraged to monitor BESCOM's official website and social media handles. Additionally, staying informed about other local metrics such as Bengaluru's Air Quality Index (AQI), upcoming bank holidays, and daily gold and silver rates can help in comprehensive daily planning.
