Residents in several parts of Bengaluru, particularly in the northern corridors, are advised to prepare for a significant power disruption on Monday, February 9, 2026. This marks the final day of a massive five-day maintenance and infrastructure upgrade project initiated by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM).
Outage Timings and Reason
According to official advisories, the electricity supply will be interrupted between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM depending on the specific locality. The primary reason for the shutdown is urgent maintenance and system improvements at the 66/11 KV HBR (Hebbal) power station and associated feeders. These upgrades are essential for strengthening the city's power grid and preventing unplanned breakdowns in the future.
Affected Areas (Indicative List)
The power cut will primarily impact the Hebbal Division and major layouts in North Bengaluru. Key areas include:
- Residential Layouts: Kavalbyrasandra, L.R. Bande Main Road, Gandhinagar, Chinnanna Layout, Ambedkar Layout, and Anwar Layout.
- Key Localities: Cauvery Nagar, Sultan Palya, Ranka Nagar, Kanaka Nagar, KHB Main Road, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, and D.G.A. Halli.
- Surrounding Zones: K.J. Halli, Adarsha Nagar, Periyar Nagar & Circle, Shampura, Kushal Nagar, Modi Road, Modi Garden, and Muniveerappa Layout.
- Industrial/Commercial Pockets: Sugar Mandi, Salt Mandi, Divya Shanti, Govindpur, Karle, Brindavan Nagar, and Heggade Nagar.
- Infrastructure Points: Titan Garage, Bhairavi Apartments, Chandrika Soap Factory, and the BMTC Depot area.
Advisory for Residents
To minimize inconvenience during these long hours, BESCOM has recommended the following:
- Charge Devices: Ensure all mobile phones, laptops, and power banks are fully charged before 6:00 AM.
- Plan Chores: Complete power-dependent tasks like washing or ironing outside the outage window.
- Work Schedules: For those working from home, plan offline tasks or adjust shifts according to the 10:00 PM restoration time.
- Helpline: Residents can dial 1912 for real-time updates or to report localized service issues after the scheduled work is completed.
