The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced extensive power disruptions across more than 80 localities in Bengaluru on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The cuts are necessary to facilitate urgent maintenance and infrastructure work being carried out by the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL).
The major outages are centered around two key areas: emergency repairs at the Soladevanahalli Sub-Station and third quarterly maintenance at the Yelahanka Substation. BESCOM officials have stated that this work is critical for reinforcing power lines, replacing damaged components, and ensuring the long-term stability of the city's power grid.
Power Disruption Schedule (Sunday, Nov 23)
The duration and timing of the power cuts vary significantly depending on the maintenance work being conducted in the local substation area.
| Subdivision/Substation | Maintenance Timings | Affected Areas (Key Localities) |
| Jalahalli N-9 Sub-division (Soladevanahalli) | 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM (Intermittent supply possible) | Chikkabanavara, Tarabanahalli, Dwarakanagar, Shantinagar, Maruti Nagar, Brothers Colony, Krishna College Road, Raghavendra Layout, Sasuveghatta, Bajajappa Layout, Shivakote Village, Mavallipura, Kondashettyhalli, and surrounding areas. |
| Kammagondanahalli Feeder | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Kammagondanahalli, Abbigere Industrial Area, Lakshmipura, Raghavendra Layout, Vadeerahalli, Pipeline Road, and surrounding neighbourhoods. |
| Peenya Feeder | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Peenya 10th and 11th Main Road, Udupi Hotel surrounding areas, IR Polytechnic Road, and Lakshmi Devi Nagar. |
| Yelahanka Substation (66/11 kV) | 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Kogilu and surrounding areas near the Yelahanka Substation. |
Note: Residents in the Soladevanahalli Substation zone have been experiencing intermittent power disruptions since Thursday, November 20, with the work culminating on Sunday, November 23.
Advisory for Residents
BESCOM has apologized for the inconvenience and urged residents in the affected areas to take necessary precautions to manage the disruption:
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Charge Devices: Ensure all essential devices, including mobile phones, power banks, and inverters, are fully charged before the outage begins.
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Water Supply: Store sufficient water, especially for morning chores, as pumps relying on electricity will be impacted.
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Work Schedule: Residents who work from home (WFH) or run businesses are advised to make alternative arrangements or adjust their schedules.
For real-time updates and clarification on specific locality timings, residents are advised to check the official BESCOM website or contact their local BESCOM section office.
