Bengaluru: Power disruptions in store for this weekend amid decline in production; Check areas, timings, details

This comes in the midst of a severe water shortage that has the state government mulling the possibility of purchasing electricity from external sources.

Updated on: Oct 14, 2023, 10:08:02 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city is likely to witness scheduled power disruptions this weekend amid a severe water shortage as the state experiences a decline in electricity production.

The BESCOM schedules more power cuts during weekends when the load on the grid is lighter. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Power supply companies including the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company's (BESCOM) and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) have undertaken several maintenance projects as well, owing to outages in some areas.

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These works consist of 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.

Most of these outages are expected to occur between 10 am and 5 pm, however, some works may be completed earlier.

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

October 14, Saturday

Sjm Nagara, Smk Nagara, Babu Jagajivana Nagara, Devaraj Aras Badavane, Vijayanagara Badavane, Rajiv Gandhi Badavane, Sp Office, Rto Office, Jyothinagar, Shankarananda Badavane, Sachin Layout, Gangamma Layout, Kallukote, Degree College surroundings, Presidency College, Nagaji Gudlu, Dairy Circle, Food Godown, 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.

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October 15, Sunday

Prem Nagara , Shankarappa Industrial Estate, Unani Hospital, Nirshitara Bhavana, P&T Layout, Subramanya Nagara, Lokikere Road, Industrial Area, Jyothinagar, Shankarananda Badavane, Sachin Layout, Gangamma Layout, Kallukote, Degree College Surroundings, Presidency College, Nagaji Gudlu, Dairy Circle, Food Godown, 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.

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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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