Bengaluru to face power cuts till Wednesday; Check areas here

Bengaluru city is set to face power cuts on Tuesday and Wednesday this week as the KTPCL - the sole electricity distributor of Karnataka - will be working on some quarterly maintenance projects.

Published on: Dec 20, 2022, 11:49:35 IST

By Yamini C S

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Many areas in Bengaluru might face power cuts on Tuesday and Wednesday this week as the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KTPCL) will be carrying out several maintenance works, data uploaded onto the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company's (BESCOM) website indicated.

States such as Maharashtra and West Bengal have had to resort to power cuts. (HT PHOTO)

These works may include periodical maintenance works projects for the third quarter and others. Most of these will be carried out between 10 am and 4 pm, resulting in around six-hour power outages. However, some works may take longer until 5 pm or 6 pm.

The BESCOM schedules maintenance and repair projects frequently in the Karnataka capital, along with other works such as gap linking, tree trimming, maintenance of transformers, conductors, pipe laying, and Jalasiri water supply work. Here is a day-by-day list of areas that might see power cuts:

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December 20, Tuesday

KTPCL Circle affected - Tumkur

KTPCL division - K. B. Cross

BESCOM Circle - Tumkur

BESCOM Division - Tiptur

Areas affected: Hunseghatta, Suguru, Mathsghatta and Ganganghtta.

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December 21, Wednesday

KTPCL Circle - BMAZ South, BRAZ, BMAZ South

KTPCL Division - Doddaballapura, Somanahalli

BESCOM Circle - East, BRC Kengeri, South

BESCOM Division - Indiranagar, Shivajinagar, Nelamangala, Kengeri

Areas affected: Gundamgere, Hosahalli, Sasalu and surrounding areas. No other load will be affected as 220 kilovolts (KV) KIADB R/S will be fed from Gowribidanur and Devanahalli H/W park, BESCOM added.

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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