Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts till Thursday. Details

Bengaluru city is expected to face scheduled power cuts due to maintenance works being undertaken by power supply companies. Several areas will be affected.

Published on: Aug 29, 2023, 09:59:49 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city is likely to witness scheduled power cuts for the rest of the week in the midst of quarterly maintenance works being undertaken by power supply companies. Data uploaded onto the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company's (BESCOM) website indicated that several areas are expected to be affected today, tomorrow and day after, i.e., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often. (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)

The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KTPCL), which is the sole distributor of electricity in the southern state, is also going to be working on a number of unfinished projects.

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These works majorly include periodical maintenance projects for the second quarter, along with national highway road widening, shifting works, stringing works and bus coupling, among others. Most of these will be carried out between 10 am and 4 pm, resulting in at least five-hour power outages, however, some works may be extended till 5 pm.

Here is a day-by-day list of areas that might see power cuts:

August 29, Tuesday

Ananda Nagara,thirumalapura, T Begur, Huchhegowdanapalya, Marohalli, Byranahalli, Gangangatta, Hunseghtta, Sugoor, M Gollaratti And Kanughatta.

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August 30, Wednesday

Bilankote Area, Hosahalli, Hanumanthapura, Kulluvanahalli, Lakkenahalli, Dodderi, Gundenahalli ,kulavanahalli Grama Panchayat, Harebomanahalli Grama Panchayat, Kodihalli, Karadhallu, Nonvikere, Kallahalli, Gungurmale, Anchekopplu, Kasavanahalli, Bavanhaly, J C Pura Honnepura, Salkatte, Gantenhally, Kandikere, Ajjigudde, Sadrahalli, Uppikatte, Mathightta, Handankere, Harenahalli, Singdahalli, Barsidlhalli, Kathrikhehal, Gyrehalli, Siddramnagar, Hesarally, Shettikere, Kuppuru, Thamadihalli, Huliyar, Yelnadu, Korgere, Kenkere, C. N. Hally Taluk, Turvekere Taluk, Tiptur Taluk, All 11 Kv Feeders Of Cheluru, Hosakere, Hagalawadi And Nandihalli Sub-stations.

August 31, Thursday

Ananda Nagara,thirumalapura, T Begur, Huchhegowdanapalya, Boodihal Grama Panchayat, Kachanhalli, Yaramanchanahalli, Veerananjipura, Bommanahalli, Baradi, Mandigere And Basaveshwara.

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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