Bengaluru to face power outages this weekend; Check affected areas, timings

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts from January 26 to 28. Here is a list of all areas impacted by disruptions.

Published on: Jan 26, 2024, 10:55:50 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is likely to face scheduled power cuts today, tomorrow and the day after, i.e., from Friday to Sunday - January 26 to 28 - as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) have undertaken several maintenance and repair works.

The Bescom schedules power disruptions in the tech city frequently. (HT)

These periodical projects include renovation, modernisation, line maintenance, shifting cables from overhead to underground, shifting of poles, Ring Main Unit (RMU) maintenance, tree trimming, Jalasiri 24 x 7 water supply work and underground cable damage rectification, among many other works.

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Most of these outages are expected to occur between 10 am and 5 pm, however, some works may be completed earlier. Here is a list of areas that could be affected by power cuts.

January 26, Friday:

Chikkapete, Mandipete, Dibburu, P R Nagara, Gcr Colony, Vinayakanagara, B G Palya, Haronahally Feeder Area, Srirama Nagara, Horapete, Ariyoor Panchayath Limit, Galigenally Panchayath Limit and Nagavalli Panchayath Limit.

January 27, Saturday:

Thalikoppa, Thonasanahally, Ennekatte, Irksandra, Jalaguni, H Palya, Nimbaekatae, Madenahally, Idakanahally, C Harivaesandra, Nallur, Kodiyala, S Halli, Ankasandra Panchayat Limits, Gangayanapalya, Kuntaramanahalli, Nirantara Jyothi, Kallugudi, Ranganahally, Byadarahally, Devarahally, Sarigepalya, Yarabally, Thovinakere, Sarigehalli, Byadarahalli, Ramadihalli, Mallenahalli, Sampige, Angarekhanahalli, Halesampige, Raghadevanahalli, Basavapura, Machenahalli, Doddahatti, B. C. Kaval, Yalladabhagi, Kurehalli, Mattikere, Hagalawadi, Guddenahalli and Sadaramangala.

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January 28, Sunday:

Doddaballapura Kiadb Industrial Area, Apparel Park Industrial Area, Hanumanthanagara, Yedamadu, Devanahalli and Vijayapura.

January 26-28:

Yashwantpur Industrial Area, Kempegouda Nagar, Laggere, Welcast, Peenya 1st Stage, Isro, Jindal, Obalapura, Doddabele, Kodigehalli, Manne Panchayath, Geddlahalli, Kerekathiganoor, Kasaraghatta, Mahimapura, Lakkenahalli, Melekathiganoor, G G Palya, K Agrahara, Arebommanahalli , Kodagibommanahalli, Lakkasandra, Sulkunte, Halkuru and Thimmasandra.

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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