On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced that more than 100 areas in Bengaluru will experience a planned power outage from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is because the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) is performing necessary maintenance at the 66/11KV Pottery Road station.
Why the Outage is Necessary
The significance of these repair tasks to raise Bengaluru’s power supply’s dependability and efficiency has been underlined by BESCOM and KPTCL. Even though the brief interruption could be inconvenient, it is an essential step to guarantee long-term advantages, such as reducing future outages and improving the city’s electrical infrastructure.
Areas Affected by the Power Cut
It is recommended that residents in the following locations get ready for a six-hour power outage:
- Old Baiyappanahalli, Nagenapalya, Satyanagar, Gajendranagar, S Kumar Layout, and Andhra Bank Road are all in central and eastern Bengaluru.
- Cookson Road, Davis Road, Oil Mill Road, Sadashiva Temple Road, Kamanahalli Main Road, and KHB Colony are important thoroughfares and layouts.
- Jaibharat Nagar, CK Garden, D’Costa Layout, Hutchins Road, Wheeler Road, and Ashoka Road are residential and commercial zones.
- Lazar Layout, Vivekananda Nagar, Klein Road, Telephone Exchange Road, Mariamma Temple Street, and Banasawadi Railway Station Road are examples of extended localities.
Additional areas include:
- Heerachand Layout, Orion Mall, Thyagaraj Layout, Raghavappa Garden, Jeevanhalli Park Road, Mudappa Road, and Kempanna Road.
- Other notable areas include Puravankara Apartments, ITC Main Road, Milton Street, Harris Road, Bore Bank Road, and SK Garden.
How Residents Can Prepare
Residents are advised by BESCOM to:
- Prepare daily activities that do not require electricity during the outage period;
- charge all necessary electronic devices, including phones and laptops, in advance;
- keep backup lighting options, such as candles or battery-operated lamps, ready;
- and use coolers or keep ice packs in the freezer to keep perishable items at a consistent temperature.
BESCOM’s Commitment
The public has been reassured by BESCOM that they are making every effort to finish the maintenance before the deadline. BESCOM’s official website and social media accounts will provide updates on the outage and its resolution.
Final Note
Although the power outage may be irritating, it is an essential step to provide a more stable and dependable power supply for the people and companies of Bengaluru. The impacts of the outage can be lessened with careful planning and preparedness. Residents can contact BESCOM via their customer service channels for further information or help.