Residents in several parts of Bengaluru and surrounding areas must brace themselves for a significant power disruption today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a planned power cut to carry out crucial maintenance work across its network.
The power cuts are part of essential system upgrades and link line work, which are necessary to ensure the long-term stability and reliability of the city's electricity supply.
Date, Timing, and Cause of the Outage
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 |
| Duration | Up to 7 Hours |
| Timings | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Approximate) |
| Reason | Essential maintenance/link line work at Kyathasandra (Katsandra) Sub-division and 66/11 kV Mahalakshmi Layout Substation. |
List of Affected Areas
The power disruption will primarily impact areas falling under the Kyathasandra (Katsandra) Division and the 66/11 kV Mahalakshmi Layout substation.
1. Areas Surrounding Gandhamachanahalli (Kyathasandra Division)
Residents in these villages and surrounding localities may face power cuts from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM:
- Gandhamachanahalli
- Hullenahalli
- Kalingayyanapalya
- Holakallu
- Singipalya
- Badesaba-Rapalya
- Virupasandra
- Veeranaya-Kanahalli
2. Areas under 66/11 kV Mahalakshmi Layout Substation
Residents in these parts of West Bengaluru and surrounding areas may face power cuts from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM:
- Manjunath Nagar
- Thimmiah Road
- Bhovi Colony
- Mahaganapati Nagar
- Pushpanjali Apartment
- Shivanahalli Park
- Adarsh Nagar, Adarsh Layout
- Unix Colony
- Indira Nagar
- S.V.K. Layout, Karnataka Layout
- Kamala Nagar
- V.J.S.S. Layout
- Nagapura
- Mahalakshmi Puram
- J.C. Nagar
- Rajajinagar 2nd Block
- MICO Layout
- Modi Hospital Road
- Pipeline Road
- Kurabaralli
- Bovi Palya
- Gruhalakshmi Layout 2nd Stage
- West Chord Road
Advisory for Residents
BESCOM has requested the cooperation of residents in the affected areas. Citizens are advised to:
- Charge all essential devices (phones, laptops, power banks) in advance.
- Fill water storage tanks to prepare for potential disruption to water supply systems dependent on electricity.
- Avoid using elevators immediately before the scheduled power cut and refrain from using heavy-duty appliances right after restoration.
- Plan work-from-home schedules and business operations accordingly.
For real-time updates and grievances, residents can contact the official BESCOM helpline.
