Bengaluru may face power cuts in several areas today and tomorrow; Check areas

Bengaluru city is expected to face scheduled power cuts in several areas today and tomorrow due to maintenance work by electricity companies.

Published on: Aug 14, 2023, 09:37:26 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city might see power cuts in several areas today and tomorrow, i.e., Monday and Tuesday in the midst of many projects being carried out by both the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL).

The BESCOM schedules power cuts frequently in the Karnataka capital. (HT File Photo)

These works include quarterly maintenance, carrying out erection and stringing work, Jalasiri 24x7 water supply work, straightening of slanted poles, jungle clearing/cutting, shifting of lines under self execution scheme and linking lines, among others. Most of the works are expected to go on from 10 am onwards till 4 pm, however, some projects may go on till 5 pm, resulting in atleast six hour power outages.

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Here is a list of areas for both the days:

August 14, Monday:

SS High Tech Hospital and its surrounding areas, feeder areas and its surrounding areas, Hirekogaluru, Somanahalu, Belliganudu, Gollarahalli, Doddamallapura, Chikkakogaluu, Geddalahatti, Mangenahalli, Bheemanare, Thanigere, Uppanayakanahalli, Maradi, Kakanuru, Santhebennur, Aralikatte, Dodderikatte, Kulenuru, Shivakulenuru, Kondadahalli, Chikkoda, Mathod G. P., G N Kere G. P., Agrahara, Gundimadu, Kunagali, Basapura, Challakere Road surrounding, Industrial area surroundings, Kamanabavi, Badavane, Jogimatti Road, Kote Road surrbengakuoundings, ZP Office surrounding areas, Teachers Colony, IUDP Layout Area, DS Halli, Kunchignahalli, Ingaldahalli, Kennedelau and its surrounding areas, Inhalli, Seebara, Siddavanadurga surrounding areas, Madanayakanahalli, Yelaverthy surrounding areas, Devarahalli, Ganguru, Yaragattihalli, Neethigere, Koratikere, Gullahalli, All 11 Kv feeders of Cheluru, Hosakere, Hagalawadi and Nandihalli sub stations.

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August 15, Tuesday:

Hirekogaluru, Somanahalu, Belliganudu, Gollarahalli, Doddamallapura, Chikkakogaluu, Geddalahatti, Mangenahalli, Bheemanare, Thanigere, Uppanayakanahalli, Maradi, Kakanuru, Santhebennur, Aralikatte, Dodderikatte, Kulenuru, Shivakulenuru, Kondadahalli, Chikkoda, Mathod G. P., G N Kere G. P., Agrahara, Gundimadu, Kunagali, Basapura, Challakere Road surrounding, Industrial area surroundings, Kamanabavi, Badavane, Jogimatti Road, Kote Road surroundings, ZP Office surrounding areas, Teachers Colony, IUDP Layout Area, DS Halli, Kunchignahalli, Ingaldahalli, Kennedelau and its surrounding areas, Inhalli, Seebara, Siddavanadurga surrounding areas, Madanayakanahalli and Yelaverthy surrounding areas.

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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