Bengaluru Power Cut Today, Oct 6: Major BESCOM Power Outage Alert; Check Affected Areas & Timings

Bangalore residents in several localities will face a major power outage on October 6. According to the latest BESCOM announcement, a scheduled electricity interruption will be carried out as part of urgent maintenance work at the Kaval Byrasandra 66/11 KV substation and the related 11 KV feeder lines. The Bengaluru power cut was seen yesterday, October 5th, for 7 hours and 30 mins, and the same schedule will be followed today as well. People staying in the areas affected should plan because these power outages may impact their day-to-day activities, causing inconvenience

Bangalore Power Cut Dates, Timings, and Reason

This week BESCOM planned a Bengaluru power shutdown for two consecutive days, October 5 and 6. Electricity supply will be disrupted between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM in various parts of Bengaluru. The outage is necessary for critical maintenance activities that will enhance long-term power reliability for residents and businesses in the area.

In Bengaluru, power maintenance work is being carried out daily at multiple locations. To minimise disruption, only small segments of the city are targeted at a time. BESCOM will gradually cover all areas of Bengaluru to make sure there is a smooth electricity supply.

BESCOM Power Outage: List of Affected Areas in Bangalore

The BESCOM power outage will impact the following areas and possibly neighbouring localities in Bengaluru:

Chennammanakere, Subramanyanagar, Hanumanthanagar, Srinivasanagar, Girinagar, Avalahalli, Balajinagar, Bapuji Nagar, KHB Colony, Prashanth Nagar, Basaveshwaranagar

Tips for Residents During BESCOM Power Shutdown

Residents are advised to prepare for the scheduled Bengaluru power cut and plan their activities ahead to reduce inconvenience.

• Keep mobile devices, laptops, and essential electronics fully charged before the scheduled outage.
• Store water, as water pumps may not work during the power cut duration.
• Businesses should plan critical operations around the outage window.
• People should stay updated about any emergency or changes in power cut timings by visiting the official BESCOM website or official Twitter page.