Bengaluru residents should prepare for a planned power outage on Thursday, January 16, 2025, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced that electricity will be cut off in over 100 areas. This outage is scheduled to last from 10 AM to 5 PM while essential maintenance work is carried out.

Affected Areas

The Power Cut Will Impact Several Localities Across The City, Including:

Old Baiyappanahalli

Nagenapalya, Satyanagar

Gajendranagar

S Kumar Layout

Andhra Bank Road

Cookson Road

Davis Road

Oil Mill Road

Sadashiva Temple Road

Kamanahalli Main Road

KHB Colony

Jaibharat Nagar

CK Garden

D’Costa Layout

Hutchins Road

North Road

Wheeler Road

Ashoka Road

Banasawadi Railway Station Road

Mariamma Temple Street

Lazar Layout

Vivekananda Nagar

Klein Road

Telephone Exchange Road

Gangmen Quarters

Hutchins Road Park Road

Sanshananagar Slum

5th and 6th Cross Hutchins Road

Physically Handicapped (PWD) Institute

Lingarajpur, Karyanapalya

Ramachandrappa Layout

Karamchand Layout

Aokha Layout

Srinivasa Layout

Spectra Apartments

Milton Street

Puravankara Apartments

ITC Main Road

Lewis Road

Krishnappa Garden

Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to make necessary arrangements to cope with the electricity disruption. BESCOM has emphasized that this maintenance work is crucial for improving the overall power supply system and preventing future outages.

Importance Of Maintenance

Scheduled power cuts like this one are part of BESCOM’s efforts to enhance the reliability of electricity supply in Bengaluru. While temporary disruptions can be inconvenient, they are essential for ensuring that the power infrastructure remains safe and efficient.

What Residents Should Do

To minimize Inconvenience During The Outage, Residents Are Encouraged To:
Charge electronic devices in advance.

Prepare alternative lighting solutions, such as candles or battery-operated lamps.

Plan activities that do not require electricity during the outage hours.

BESCOM has assured customers that they will work diligently to complete the maintenance as quickly as possible and restore power by the scheduled time. For more updates and information, residents can check BESCOM’s official website or follow their social media channels.

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