Bengaluru to see 4-hour power outages in many areas today, tomorrow; Check our full area list

Bengaluru city is set to face power cuts due to maintenance work by both the BESCOM and the KPTCL. Specific areas affected on August 12-13 are listed below.

Published on: Aug 12, 2023, 09:45:54 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka capital Bengaluru's power supply companies have scheduled some more power cuts for the weekend, i.e., on Saturday and Sunday amid carrying out several projects. According to data shared by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), these works include Jalasiri 24x7 water supply work, road widening, underground drainage plant electrification and quarterly maintenance work.

Bengaluru city faces frequent power cuts as officials undertake many projects. (AP)

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Most of the power cuts have been scheduled between 10am to 4pm, resulting in four-hour outages, however some works may be extended till 5pm. Here is a day-by-day list of areas that are likely to witness outages:

August 12, Saturday

All urban feeders connected to Challakere town and areas belonging to Duggaravara, Reddyhalli, Siddapura and Nannivala, Nagaramgere Panchayath limit, Bhramhasagara, Bommasamudra, Bangalore Road, Chikkavalli, Holavanahally, Thagarighatta, Hulikunte, Suvarnamukki, Godrahalli, Kemenahalli, Sompura, Kodalahalli, B. D. Pura, H. V. Palya, Lakshmi Bai Solar Panel, Kodagihalli, Chengavi, N. S. Devarahatti, Surigenahalli, Ungra, Kunnala, Koppa, Nagasandra, Kodigehalli, Changavi, Hosapalya, Mallappanahalli, Konanakere, Kodihalli, Kadashettyhalli, H. S. Hally, Bennuru, Mallenahally, Gangasandra, Kadaba, Byalahalli, D. K. Hally, Belvatha, HAL Water Supply, Thogarighatta, Hosuru, Chinnayanapalya, Kenchanahalli, Idaguru, C. S Pura, Naranhally, Manekuppe, Gaddehally, Peddanahalli, Byadigere, Kallur, Hindiskere, K. Kallahalli, Ankalakoppa, Manchihalli, Kurubarahalli, Benakanaguni, B. G. Halli, Madapatna, Mallenahalli, T. Palya, Pendranahalli, Padugudi, all 11 KV feeders of Cheluru, Hosakere, Hagalawadi and Nandihalli sub-stations, Chola Nagar, Anand Nagar, Outer Ring Road, Jayamahal Millers Road, Nanandi Durga Road, Marrappa Garden, J C Nagar MEI Block, P & T Colony, Ganagnagar, R T Nagar, Patil Miniyappa Layout, Babu Reddy Layout, Sanjaynagar, CV Raman Road and Sultan Palya, Chikkammanni Layout, Jeevan Bheema Nagara, Saraswathi Nagara, Jayanagara and its surrounding areas, SJM Nagara, SMK Nagara, Babu Jagajivana Nagara and other areas, Hirekogaluru, Somanahalu, Belliganudu, Gollarahalli, Doddamallapura, Chikkakogaluu, Geddalahatti, Mangenahalli, Bheemanare, Thanigere, Uppanayakanahalli, Maradi, Kakanuru, Santhebennur, Aralikatte, Dodderikatte, Kulenuru, Shivakulenuru, Kondadahalli, Chikkoda, Hosadurga town, Kellodu Panchayath, Hunavinodu Panchayath, Madure Panchayath, Kanguvalli Panchayath all villages, Agrahara, Gundimadu, Kunagali and Basapura.

August 13, Sunday

CIPSA, Honnenahalli, Haraluru, Industrial, KM Halli, Carmobiles, Hirehalli, Maranayakanapalya, Siddaganga Mata, Raitharapalya, Nandihalli, Ranevalves, Tavarekere, Mulukunte, Sasalu, Holakallu, Cholamballi, Virupasandra, Honnudike, CNNL, Arehalli, Maskal, Vahini Pipes, Jolumaranahalli, Kanteerava Stadium, Sampangirama Nagara, KR Circle, Race Cource Road, High Court, Subramanya Nagara, Lokikere Road, Industrial area and its surrounding areas, Hosadurga town, Kellodu Panchayath, Hunavinodu Panchayath, Madure Panchayath, Kanguvalli Panchayath all villages, KIADB industrial area, Antharasanahalli, Ashoka Road, Old Bus Stand, Agrahara surrounding areas, Belagumba, Kunduru, Bhagayanagara, Agrahara, Gundimadu, Kunagali, Basapura, Challakere road surroundings, Industrial area surroundings, Kamanabavi Badavane, Jogimatti Road, Kote Road surroundings, ZP Office surrounding areas, Teachers Colony, IUDP Layout area, DS Halli, Kunchignahalli, Ingaladhalhalli, Kennedelau and surrounding areas, Inhalli, Seebara, Siddavanadurga surrounding areas, Madanayakanahalli and Yelaverthy surrounding areas.

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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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