Several parts of South Bengaluru will experience a power supply disruption on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, according to an official announcement from the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM). The shutdown is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance work on the electrical infrastructure.
Affected Areas
The power cut will impact localities including JP Nagar, Banashankari, Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, and surrounding areas. Residents and businesses in these regions are advised to plan accordingly and make necessary arrangements to minimize inconvenience.
BESCOM officials stated that the maintenance work involves upgrading transformers and conducting routine checks to ensure reliable power supply in the long run. The utility has urged consumers to cooperate and assured that efforts will be made to restore supply as soon as the work is completed.
Precautionary Measures
Residents are advised to switch off sensitive electronic equipment before the outage to prevent damage due to voltage fluctuations when power is restored. Hospitals and other critical facilities in the affected zones have been informed and are expected to have backup power arrangements.
For any queries or emergencies, BESCOM has set up a helpline. Consumers can contact the control room at 1912 or their local BESCOM office for assistance.
Background
Such planned outages are a routine part of BESCOM's maintenance schedule to improve service reliability. The utility has been undertaking similar upgrades across the city to meet growing power demand and reduce unplanned failures.
