Many areas likely to see power outages in Bengaluru till Christmas eve. Details

Power supply companies in Bengaluru undertake maintenance and repair works, leading to scheduled power cuts.

Published on: Dec 22, 2023, 09:34:02 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is expected to face scheduled power cuts this weekend, i.e., from Friday to Sunday, December 22 to 24, as power supply companies such as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) have undertaken several impending maintenance and repair works.

Bengaluru power supply company schedules disruptions frequently in the tech city, especially during the weekends when the grid load is lighter. (HT Photo)

These periodical projects include jungle clearance, renovation, modernisation, DTC structure maintenance, line maintenance, shifting cables from overhead to underground, Ring Main Unit (RMU) maintenance, tree trimming, Jalasiri 24x7 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 10am and 5pm, however, some works may be completed earlier. Here is a day-by-day list of areas that could be affected by power cuts.

December 22, Friday:

Durgambika Temple, Nituvalli, Rasthrothana School in and around, Manikanta Circle, Sri Ram Badavane, Kariyamma Temple, Jayanagara A & B Block, Nituvahalli Anjaneya Temple, Nituvahalli Khadi Bandara, Bhagiratha Circle, Jayanagara Church and its surrounding areas, Yachagatta, Arakere, Shettigehalli and Hanumapura.

December 23, Saturday:

Marohalli, Tonachinakuppe, Bhuvaneshwari Nagara, Budihal, Bommanahalli, Veerananjipura, Kachanahalli, Bechanahalli, Papabhovipalya, Eramanchanahalli, Lohith Nagara, Gangadhara Palya, Bydarahalli, Rashi Layout, Veeraraghava Palya, Kenchanalli, Ullalli, SS Layout A Block, SS Mall, Glass House Area, Shamanur Road, Lakshmi Floor Mill, Siddaveerappa Badavane, Kuvempu Nagara, Mavina Topu, GH Park and surrounding areas, Hosa Belavanur, Hale Belavanur And Turchagatta IP Limit, Igoor, Igoor Golarahatti, Lingadahalli, Oddinahalli, Adavigollarahalli, Byalahalli, Shivanakere, Hirekabbigere, N Baligatte, Bevinhalli, Nandihalli, Bahadurghatta, Kogunde, Konanuru, Alghatta, Chikkenhalli, Gonur, Mutaiyanhatti, Belaghatta, Haykal, Gowdihalli, Gollarahalli, BG Halli, Thodranal, T Nulenur, J.G. Hally, Obalapura, Pilaly Surappanahatty, Gorladaku, Anesidri, Javanagondanahally, K.T.N. Hally, Pilali and Ranganathapura.

December 24, Sunday:

Old Nijagal, New Nijagal, Devarahosahalli, Marohalli, Tonachinakuppe, Bhuvaneshwari Nagara, Budihal, Bommanahalli, Veerananjipura, Kachanahalli, Bechanahalli, Papabhovipalya, Eramanchanahalli, Feeder Areas and its surrounding areas, Mandakki Batti, Karl Marx Nagar, Siddarameshwar Nagar, Indira Nagar, Koli Channappa, Adavigollarahalli, Byalahalli, Shivanakere, Hirekabbigere, N Baligatte, Konanuru, Alghatta, Chikkenhalli, BG Halli, Thodranaal, T Nulenur, J.G. Hally, Obalapura, Pilaly Surappanahatty, Gorladaku, Anesidri, Javanagondanahally, K.T.N. Hally, Pilali and Ranganathapura.

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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