Power cuts in Bengaluru on Saturday, Sunday; check affected areas

The BESCOM, Bengaluru's electricity board, has given out data which indicates that there will be power outages on Saturday and Sunday, i.e. October 8 and 9. Check the list of affected areas here.

Updated on: Oct 8, 2022, 08:38:01 IST

By Yamini C S

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According to data uploaded on the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) website, Bengaluru city is set to see some power outages this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, i.e. October 8 and 9.

Parts of Bengaluru to face power outages on October 8 and 9. (Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times)

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Works to be undertaken by the electricity board include charging of 11 kilovolts (KV) overhead to underground cable works, feeder maintenance works, jungle cutting, providing additional power transformers, quarterly maintenance work and examining the condition of existing equipment, among others.

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The BESCOM schedules multiple repair and maintenance works every month, including bigger projects such as shifting of all overhead cables underground, which has been delayed due to rain in the city. The electricity board cuts power supply in some areas of Bengaluru frequently in a bid to finish these long overdue projects.

BESCOM will be working across a couple divisions this weekend as more works are scheduled during this time when most employees sign off from work and the load on the grid will be lighter. Most of the outages might occur between 10 am and 4 pm.

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October 8, Saturday

BESCOM division affected is Ramanagara with works undertaken under the Bidadi sub-division.

Areas affected are - Billekempanahalli, Maruthinagara, Beemenahalli, Ningaianadoddi, Rangegowdanadoddi, Lakshmisagara.

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October 9, Sunday

BESCOM division affected is Ramanagara with works undertaken under the Bidadi sub-division.

KIADB 1st phase industrial area will be affected.

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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