Residents and businesses in several parts of Bengaluru must prepare for scheduled power interruptions over the next few days, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), in coordination with the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL), conducts essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrade works.
The outages are scheduled to occur between December 17 and December 20, with the duration typically ranging from 8 to 12 hours in specific locations.
Key Reasons for the Shutdowns
BESCOM officials have clarified that the planned shutdowns are crucial for:
- Infrastructure Work: Facilitating the remaining work of shifting 11KV and secondary power lines, transformers, and electric poles that obstruct public footpath development.
- Capacity Enhancement: Maintenance work, such as increasing the capacity of the transformer at the Byadarahalli power disruption center.
- Safety and Reliability: Conducting transformer repairs, strengthening transmission lines, and safely handling high-voltage equipment to prevent unplanned breakdowns.
Affected Areas and Timings (December 17 - 20)
The power supply will be disrupted across various zones, with the primary work window being during the day. Consumers should note that different areas are affected on different days, but some maintenance work is scheduled to run continuously until December 20.
1. Byadarahalli and Surrounding Areas (Extended Outages)
Power disruptions are anticipated in these areas from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, from December 14 to December 19, due to capacity upgrades at the Byadarahalli center.
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Affected Areas: Madeshwaranagar, Prasanna Layout, Hosahalli, Kempegowda Nagar, Gollarahatti, Nadakerappa Industrial Area, Herohalli, Tunganagar, Vishweshwara Nagar, Anjana Nagar, Annapoorneshwari Nagar, Sunjadakatte, Nilgiri Hegganahalli, Kodigehalli, Skada Nagar, Chikkagollarhatti, Seegehalli, Padmavati Industrial Area, Shantilal Layout, and BBMP Plant.
2. Local Feeder Disruptions (December 17 to December 20)
Areas connected to the F-10 Prabhakar Layout and F-22 KEB quarters feeders will experience power cuts, generally from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, due to the ongoing shifting of infrastructure for footpath development.
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Affected Areas: Bengaluru Road, Kanampalli, Prabhakar Layout, Gundappa Layout, Anjani Layout, Ashraya Layout, Kempamma Layout, Venkatagirikote, Filter Bed Circle, Royal Circle, Bagepalli Circle, Tank Bund Road, Teachers Colony, and Thimmasandra.
3. Zonal Outages (Indicative - Check BESCOM for specific date/time)
Though the detailed daily schedules vary, residents in the following zones should check the BESCOM website for the exact date and timing affecting their specific locality between December 17 and 20:
Advisory for Residents
Residents are strongly advised to take necessary precautions, including charging mobile phones, laptops, and power banks, and ensuring that adequate water is stored before the scheduled timings. The duration of the outage is subject to change based on the progress of the maintenance work.
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For real-time updates and more precise area lists, residents should contact the BESCOM 24x7 Toll-Free Helpline at 1912 or visit the official BESCOM website.
