Bangalore residents in several localities falling under the Banashankari electricity substation limits will have a power cut on Saturday, November 14, due to emergency maintenance work scheduled for that day.
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has said that electricity supply will be disrupted in many areas for three hours as Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) carries out urgent maintenance work. Residents and business establishments in these localities should make necessary arrangements beforehand so that inconvenience is avoided during the shutdown period.
As per the BESCOM announcement, the areas served by the 66/11 KV Banashankari substation will be affected. The power shutdown will start at 10 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2026 and go up to 1 PM. KPTCL is carrying out maintenance work on electricity infrastructure for maintaining electricity system and smooth functioning of distribution network.
During this period, residents of the mentioned localities may face complete interruption in electricity supply, but surrounding areas could also experience fluctuations or disruption depending upon the progress of work.
Several layouts of residential buildings, commercial establishments and neighbourhoods in South Bengaluru will be affected by the maintenance. BESCOM has identified areas where power may be disrupted: Katriguppe, Katriguppe Water Tank, Seetha Circle, Bank Colony, Balaji Layout, IT Layout and Dwaraka Nagar, and residents have been asked to plan their daily activities accordingly (work, household chores and business operations are dependent on uninterrupted electricity).
The power shutdown will also affect Veerabhadra Nagar, Girinagar and VHBC Layout, as well as Katriguppe Main Road and surrounding areas. Girinagar has been specifically mentioned in the affected-area announcement too. Since maintenance work is connected to the Banashankari substation, electricity supply in nearby streets and residential pockets may also be affected during the scheduled period. If you are not sure if your street falls under the shutdown limits, then contact BESCOM through its official communication channels.
The scheduled maintenance is part of the electricity infrastructure management activities undertaken by KPTCL and BESCOM to ensure stability and efficiency of the power network. Emergency maintenance and repair work are needed to meet infrastructure requirements, prevent technical faults and improve reliability of electricity supply. Shutdowns may cause inconvenience in the short run, but maintenance work needs to be done so that unexpected breakdowns and prolonged outages are not possible in future.
Residents and shop owners in the affected areas are asked to charge mobile phones, laptops, power banks, etc. before 10 AM; households that depend on electric water pumps should also make arrangements for storing water beforehand.
Commercial establishments offices small businesses people working from home may need to reorganise their schedules around this temporary disruption commercial establishments offices small businesses people working from home medical equipment requiring continuous electricity residents who use residents who use medical equipment that requires continuous electricity must ensure backup power arrangements are in place
Bengaluru has been experiencing power cuts in different neighbourhoods on a regular basis due to maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and repair work. This kind of announcement is important for residents who rely on electricity for daily life and work. The latest BESCOM notification informs about the three-hour shutdown in advance, which means Banashankari and surrounding areas can prepare accordingly.
As per the schedule announced by BESCOM, electricity supply will be restored after 1 PM on November 14 (after maintenance work is completed). Restoration time may vary depending on the progress of work and operational requirements. People should keep a watch on official BESCOM updates for any changes in the shutdown schedule. Katriguppe, Girinagar, Dwaraka Nagar, Bank Colony etc. residents need to note power cut timings and plan accordingly.
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