Bengaluru Power Cut Today, JAN 2nd: Multiple BESCOM Areas to Face 7-Hour Outage; Check Details

Several localities in and around Bengaluru will experience a scheduled power outage today, January 2nd, as electricity authorities will carry out quarterly maintenance work at the Bandihalli substation, BESCOM confirmed in an X post.

The Bengaluru power cut will be effective from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, affecting residential neighbourhoods, commercial areas, and other electricity consumers connected to the Bandihalli substation. The planned shutdown is part of routine maintenance activities aimed at ensuring an uninterrupted and safe power supply in the coming months.

Why the Power Cut in Bengaluru Areas Is Being Carried Out

According to the electricity department, the Bengaluru power cut is necessary to carry out preventive and technical maintenance at the substation. Such maintenance work is periodically conducted to inspect power equipment and strengthen transmission lines to prevent any unexpected breakdowns, especially ahead of peak demand periods.
Officials said the work is essential to improve overall service reliability and reduce the risk of unplanned outages in the future. Power supply will be restored once the maintenance activities are completed.

Areas Affected by the Bengaluru Power Outage

The power interruption will impact several localities supplied through the Bandihalli substation. The affected areas include:

Kodihalli
Manjunatha Nagar
Kalkere
Iralagere
Shantanahalli
Kotanayakanahalli
Watersappe
Ramenahalli
Acharpalya
Bandihalli
Gandhinagar
Adinayakanahalli

Residents living in these areas may experience disruption to daily activities, especially those working from home, running small businesses, or dependent on electric-powered water pumps and appliances.

Advisory for Residents and Businesses

BESCOM authorities have advised residents, shop owners, and industrial consumers to plan their activities in advance during the power cut in Bengaluru. People are encouraged to charge electronic devices beforehand, store adequate water, and make alternative arrangements where required.

Hospitals, schools, and essential service providers in the affected zones are expected to rely on backup power systems during the Bengaluru Power Cut.

In the official statement, the Assistant Executive Engineer requested the public to cooperate with the electricity department during the maintenance period.

With scheduled power cuts becoming common during maintenance cycles, residents are advised to stay updated through official notices and local announcements to avoid last-minute inconvenience.