Power cuts this weekend in Bengaluru; Check full list of affected areas here

Some parts of Bengaluru are expected to witness planned power cuts on Saturday and Sunday as Bengaluru's electricity board, BESCOM, is undertaking some maintenance projects.

Published on: Nov 4, 2022, 11:25:47 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru's electricity manager, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), has put out fresh data which indicates scheduled power cuts in November, seeing as some unfinished projects, repair and maintenance works are set to be undertaken by both itself and the KTPCL - Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited.

The BESCOM and KTPCL will undertake maintennace works such a stree trimming, which will make for some power cuts this weekend, between 10 am to 4 pm. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

These works include releasing of old towers and conductors, and stringing new ones. Maintenance works like tree trimming, jump works, among many others will also be taken up during a ‘line clear’ period to avoid interruptions in the future. Most of these projects will be taken up between 10 am and 4 pm. As a result, some parts of Bengaluru might see shutdowns on Saturday and Sunday.

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Here is a day-by-day low-down on the outages and affected areas:

November 5, Saturday

BESCOM circle: North and Ramanagara

BESCOM Division: Jalahalli, Malleshwaram, Hebbala and Kanakpura

Affected areas: some parts of Harohalli, 220/66 KV SC of the Somanahalli - T K Halli line, Tugani and Agrahara feeders, Malleshwaram, Dollars Colony, Nagasheety Halli, New BEL Road, Devi Nagara, M S R L/O, Bsnl, Isro And L G Halli, Industrial Estate, Sanjay Nagara, Lisc Koltze Patel B Apartment, Aadhar Building and Chikkamarana Halli.

BESCOM said alternate power supply can be arranged in BESCOM side from other stations.

November 6, Sunday

BESCOM circle: Ramanagara and Kolar

BESCOM Division: Kanakpura and Peresandra substation under Chikkaballapura sub-division

Affected areas: some parts of Harohalli, 220/66 KV SC of the Somanahalli - T K Halli line, Tugani and Agrahara feeders, Peresandra and Chikkaballapura.

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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