Amid power crisis, Bengaluru set to see scheduled disruptions this weekend; Plan accordingly

Severe drought in several districts led to a sharp fall in electricity production in Karnataka, owing to power shutdowns in many areas.

Published on: Oct 27, 2023, 09:18:28 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city is likely to witness scheduled power outages this weekend and till the end of the month amid an ongoing power crisis in the state. Severe drought in several districts led to a sharp fall in electricity production, owing to power shutdowns in many areas.

Most of these outages are expected to occur between 10 am and 4 pm, however, some works may be completed earlier. (AP)

Power supply companies including the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) have undertaken several maintenance projects as well, resulting in scheduled disruptions.

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These works consist of renovation, modernisation, DTC structure maintenance, line maintenance, shifting cables from overhead to underground, ring main unit maintenance, tree trimming, Jalasiri 24x7 water supply work, tightening of jumps, replacement of deteriorated poles, underground cable damage rectification, straightening of slanted poles, among many others.

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Most of these outages are expected to occur between 10 am and 4 pm, however, some works may be completed earlier.

Here is a day-by-day list of areas that are likely to see power cuts:

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October 27, Friday: Chandra Layout 80 Ft Road, Palike Soudha, Jyothi Nagar, Income Tax Layout, Chandra Layout 1st And 2nd Stage, Basaweshwara Layout.

October 29, Sunday: Gubbanna Estate, 6th Block, Rajajinagar, Subramanya Nagara, Lokikere Road, Industrial area and its surrounding areas.

October 30, Monday to October 31, Tuesday: Bcc Layout, Bcc Layout Bus Stop Back Side, Mico Layout, Vinayaka Hospital Back Side Chandra Layout, Good Will Apartment, Binny Layout, Attiguppe.

October 27, Friday till October 30, Monday: Kuntegowdanahally, Yaladabagi, Havinahalu, Kataveeranahally, Navaneboranahally, Ajjaiahnapalya, LH Palya, Borasandra, Thippanahally, Byadarahally, Dasarahalli, Venkatapura, Saluparahalli, Seebi Agrahara, Doddaseebi, Durgadahalli, Thippanahalli, Borasandra, Kallashettihalli, Yaththappanahatti, Kalajjiroppa, Sibaianapalya, Basarihalli, Hunjanal and Byadarahalli.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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