Bengaluru Power Cut Today: Full List Of Affected Areas By BESCOM On November 23

Residents across Bangalore will experience scheduled power outages on November 23, 2024, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) undertakes essential maintenance work on its power grid. These planned outages are aimed at enhancing the reliability of the city's electricity supply through routine repairs and upgrades.

Power outage Affected Areas

The outages will affect neighborhoods in all zones of the city-North, South, East, West, and Central Bangalore-starting early morning and lasting up to six hours in some locations. BESCOM's maintenance includes upgrades to substations, transformers, and electrical lines.

Areas affected include:

• North Bangalore: Yelahanka, Hebbal, RT Nagar, Banaswadi, Sanjaynagar, parts of Hennur.
• South Bangalore: Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari, Basavanagudi, Padmanabhanagar, parts of Girinagar and Madiwala.
• East Bangalore: Whitefield, KR Puram, Bellandur, Marathahalli, Mahadevapura, parts of Varthur and Brookefield.
• West Bangalore: Malleshwaram, Rajajinagar, Magadi Road, Vijayanagar, parts of Chamarajpet and Chikkapete.
• Central Bangalore: Shanthinagar, Richards Town, parts of the city center including Brigade Road, MG Road, Cunningham Road.

Impact on Residents and Businesses

The outages will likely inconvenience residents, especially in households dependent on electricity for daily tasks. Commercial hubs like Whitefield, KR Puram, and Malleshwaram, which house numerous IT firms, shops, and offices, may face operational disruptions.

To mitigate the impact, BESCOM advises residents to arrange backup power sources, such as inverters or generators. Businesses with critical functions are encouraged to consider remote work arrangements or adjust their schedules for the day.

While the maintenance may cause short-term inconvenience, it is part of BESCOM's efforts to provide a more stable and efficient electricity supply for Bangalore in the long run.