Bengaluru Power Cut Today: Key Areas Facing Outage Between 10 am- 5 pm Due To BESCOM Maintenance | Full List

Bengaluru Power Cut Today: A day after seeing a power outage due to Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) maintenance, multiple Bengaluru localities are facing power disruptions on Monday, March 9. Notably, there was a power cut in certain Bengaluru areas on Saturday and Sunday as well.

As per BESCOM's latest update on Bengaluru power cut, there will be power supply disruptions in several areas, including Kengeri, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Mysuru Road, etc.

For those who are facing power disruptions in Bengaluru on Monday, March 9, here are all the details to know about it and when to expect power supply resumption.

Bengaluru Power Cut Today: Key Areas Facing Power Cut

In its social media post, BESCOM had informed that certain localities of the metro city may see power outage from 10 am and 5 pm.

"According to BESCOM, electricity supply will be interrupted in several areas including Kengeri, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Mysuru Road, Nagadevanahalli, Attiguppe, Guddadahalli, and nearby localities," read a post by BESCOM on X.

The outage comes amid rising temperatures and the weekend rush, making it important for residents to plan their day accordingly.

When Will Bengaluru Power Outage Resolve?

The outage is expected to resolve by 6 pm on Monday. However, the exact time of power supply resumption may vary from locality to locality. The Bengaluru power cut is expected mainly during the day, as most of the shutdowns are planned between 9 am and 6 pm. However, the exact timing may vary from locality to locality.

Bengaluru Power Cut Timings

The usual time for power cut in Bengaluru localities is during working hours. Generally, there are different slots of planned power cut, like 9 am to 5 pm, 10 am to 3 pm and 10 am to 6 pm. The exact duration for each locality will depend on the complexity of the task, such as whether only minor repairs are needed or larger upgrades are planned. In some stretches, residents may notice short outages instead of a continuous shutdown if work is executed in phases.

Bengaluru Power Cut For Maintenance Work

Ahead of the summer season, the planned power cuts let BESCOM to carry out the mandatory maintenance work and system upgrade programmes. The power shutdown window helps in carrying out maintenance work related to transformers, replace ageing underground and overhead cables, repair feeder lines, and strengthen the wider distribution network.

These scheduled power cuts in the Karnataka capital also help in improving long-term reliability and reduce chances of sudden failures, especially during summer months. Without periodic checks and upgrades, faults on overloaded lines could lead to longer and more widespread unplanned outages.