Many Bengaluru residents will face power outages on Tuesday, June 23, for maintenance and infrastructure upgrade works in some parts of the city as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) undertakes works in some areas of Bengaluru.
The planned shutdown is part of efforts to enhance the power distribution system, carry out preventive maintenance, and increase the reliability of electricity supply, BESCOM said.
In some areas, electricity supply may be interrupted for up to 11 hours while maintenance crews perform essential work on transformers, power lines, etc.
Areas likely to be affected
The power cuts are expected to affect at least a few localities in Bengaluru, including:
- Tarabanahalli
- Huralichikkanahalli
- Hesaraghatta
- Bilijaji
- Dwarakanagar
- Chikkabanavara
- Maruthi Nagar
- Ganapathi Nagar
- Shanthinagar
- Brothers Colony
- Krishna College Road
- Dasanapura
- Thotagere
- Hosahalli Palya
- Guni Agrahara
- Shivakote
- Mavallipura
- Linganahalli
- Achyuth Nagar
- Soladevanahalli
- Areas surrounding Acharya College Main Road
Other localities that may see power disruptions include:
- Lottegollahalli
- R.K. Garden
- MLA Layout
- Netaji Nagar
- Pipeline Road
- Mattikere
- J.P. Park
- Pampa Nagar
- Yeshwanthpur
- HMT Layout
- Gokula 1st Stage
- Areas around IISc
- Ambedkar Nagar
- Divanara Palya
- Model Colony
- Sharif Nagar
- Govindapura
- Brindavan Nagar
- Gandhi Nagar
- Hegde Nagar and nearby areas
BESCOM Advisory for Residents
BESCOM has advised residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions ahead of the scheduled outage. Consumers are advised to charge mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other essential electronic devices in advance.
Households using electric water pumps should be able to store enough water before the shutdown. People working from home should plan for alternate arrangements if uninterrupted electricity is required.
The utility company has also recommended keeping emergency lighting equipment like rechargeable lamps, torches, and backup power sources on hand to be ready when the power is interrupted during an outage.
Purpose of Maintenance Work
The maintenance efforts are crucial to the city’s electricity system, and to prevent unplanned failures, they said. Regular inspections and maintenance work help detect potential issues before they become more severe, ensuring more reliable energy for consumers.
Residents are advised to monitor for any changes in the outage schedule or restoration timelines through official BESCOM communication channels.
