Power cuts in Bengaluru today and tomorrow; Check affected areas list here

The KPTCL - Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited - is undertaking some repair and maintenance works in the city due to which the Karnataka capital might see some power cuts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Check the full list of affected divisions and areas here.

Updated on: Oct 18, 2022, 10:29:38 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), Bengaluru's electricity manager, has indicated that the city might see some planned power shutdowns in some areas on Tuesday and Wednesday as the KPTCL - Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited - will be undertaking some works.

Bengaluru might see some power cuts in the coming couple days. (HT FILE/REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

These scheduled works include the overhauling of 66 kilovolt isolators, retrofitting of differential relay and periodical maintenance, among others. Most of the outages might occur between 10 am and 4 pm, with some works starting by 9 am.

October 18, Tuesday

BESCOM divisions affected are Kanakapura, Ramanagara and Tiptur.

Areas affected: Kanakapura town and surrounding villages, Iggaluru and surrounding villages, feeders in Benkikere, Maadapura, Honnebagi, Benakanahalli, Hebbalagere, NST Kavalu etc, Malladihalli and Hosadurga surrounding area, Bidaragadde, Holemadapura, Kammaragatte, Govinakovi, Avaragere, Mallekatte, Kadajji, Anagodu, Attigere, Mayakonda, Saraswathi Layout, Malebennur Hobli surrounding areas, Hiriyur, urban and rural areas of Adival, Lakkavanahally, Horticulture College, Habeeb and Nanda feeds factory area.

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October 19, Wednesday

BESCOM divisions affected are Kengeri.

Areas affected: Basavapattana, Haralipura, Hosalli, Hosanagara, Sagarapete, Chiradoni, Yallodahalli, Marabanahalli, Sangalli, Daginakatte, Siddeshwaranagara, Kanchugaranahalli, Nilogal, Kattige, Arundi, Jeenahalli, Theertharameshwara, Khb Colony, Harihara Town, Harappnahalli Station, J N Kote, Gollanakatte, Pallavagere, J C Halli And Surrounding Areas, Channapatna, Adanuru, Arenahalli, Aparasanahalli, Holalkere Town, Maderu, Bommanakatte, Chitrahalli, Malladihalli, Gundimadu, Malenahalli, Punujuru, Lokadahalalu, Cheeranahalli, Ramagiri Road, N G Halli, Gunderi And Surrounding Areas, Shivapura, Ramagatta, Kengunte, Dhumi, Kunagali, Holemalali, Agrahara, Kundagura, Kodihally, Uppalagere, Shivapura, Pitlahally, Alur, Laxmipura, Aranakatte, all areas pertaining to Rampura station.

Seven hours alternative supply has been arranged near Rampura station.

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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