Bengaluru Braces for Weekend Power Interruptions Due to Scheduled Maintenance
The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) have announced a series of planned power cuts across multiple areas of Bengaluru this Saturday and Sunday. These interruptions are necessary for carrying out essential maintenance and repair work on the electrical infrastructure.
Emergency Contact Information for Residents
Residents affected by the power cuts can reach out for assistance by dialing the emergency helpline number 1912. This service is available to address any urgent concerns or issues related to the electricity supply disruption.
Detailed Schedule of Power Cuts by Area
The maintenance work will impact various localities in east, north, and west Bengaluru, with specific timings outlined below:
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Ramaiah Hospital, Pipeline Road, MSR Nagar, BEL Road, CPRI Quarters, AK Colony and surrounding areas.
- RMZ Eco World Campus, Marriott Hotel, Devarabisanahalli, Doddakannahalli Road, Gear School Road, Sterling Ascentia, Samvi, JV Hotel and surrounding areas from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- St John's Hostel, Tavarekere, Accenture, St John Wood Apartment, Oracle, BTM Layout, Gurappana Palya, BG Road, GM Palya, Vignayan Nagar, Ayappa Nagar and surrounding areas from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Ganganagar, Weaver Colony, CBI Quarters, RBI Colony, UAS campus, Dinnur Main Road, RT Nagar, HMT Layout, Chamundinagar, RT Nagar police station area, Dollars Colony, MLA Layout, Nrupatunga Layout, Judges Colony, Ring Road, Netaji Nagar, Vinayaka Layout, AGS Colony, SBM Colony, Subramani Colony, Guddadahalli Road, Sanjaynagar, AECS Layout, Central Excise Layout, Kalpana Chawla Road, Amarjyothi Layout and surrounding areas.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- TTK Prestige Apartment, Byrasandra, Gundappa Layout, Om Shakti Temple, Kaggadasapura 1 to 19th Cross, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar and surrounding areas.
- Tharabanahalli, Hurulichikkanahalli, TB Cross, Hesaraghatta, Bilijaji Dwaraka Nagar, Chikkabanavara, Maruthi Nagar, Ganapathi Nagar, Krishna College Road, Raghavendra Layout, Bajjappa Layout, Shivakumaraswamiji Layout, Dasenahalli, Hosahalli Palya, Danish Farm, KMF, Guni Agrahara, Medi Agrahara, Somashettihalli, Ganigarahalli, Pipeline Road, IIHR, Madappanahalli, Kalenahalli, Mavallipura, Kondashettihalli, Kurubarahalli, Kumbarahalli and surrounding areas.
Purpose of the Power Cuts
The scheduled power cuts are part of proactive measures by KPTCL and Bescom to ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical grid in Bengaluru. By conducting maintenance and repairs during the weekend, the authorities aim to minimize inconvenience to residents while addressing critical infrastructure needs.
Residents are advised to plan accordingly and utilize the emergency helpline for any assistance required during these periods of power interruption.
