Power Cuts In Bengaluru On January 16: Areas Affected And Timings As Listed by BESCOM on Thursday

Bengaluru residents are advised to prepare for a scheduled power outage on Thursday, January 16, 2025, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) will be conducting essential maintenance work. The outage, which will affect more than 100 areas, is set to take place from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Affected Areas

The following localities will experience power cuts during the maintenance period:

- Old Baiyappanahalli
- Nagenapalya, Satyanagar
- Gajendranagar
- S Kumar Layout
- Andhra Bank Road
- Cookson Road
- Davis Road
- Oil Mill Road
- Sadashiva Temple Road
- Kamanahalli Main Road
- KHB Colony
- Jaibharat Nagar

- CK Garden
- D'Costa Layout
- Hutchins Road
- North Road
- Wheeler Road
- Ashoka Road
- Banasawadi Railway Station Road
- Mariamma Temple Street
- Lazar Layout
- Vivekananda Nagar
- Klein Road
- Telephone Exchange Road
- Gangmen Quarters
- Hutchins Road Park Road
- Sanshananagar Slum
- 5th and 6th Cross Hutchins Road
- Physically Handicapped (PWD) Institute
- Lingarajpur, Karyanapalya
- Ramachandrappa Layout
- Karamchand Layout
- Aokha Layout
- Srinivasa Layout
- Spectra Apartments
- Milton Street
- Puravankara Apartments
- ITC Main Road
- Lewis Road and Krishnappa Garden

Residents and businesses in these areas are urged to make necessary arrangements ahead of time, as the outage is a part of BESCOM's effort to improve the city's power infrastructure and prevent future disruptions.

This planned power cut is part of BESCOM's ongoing work to enhance the reliability of Bengaluru's electricity supply. Although such disruptions may cause temporary inconvenience, they are vital for maintaining the safety and efficiency of the city's power system.

What Residents Should Do

To minimize inconvenience during the outage, residents are encouraged to:

- Charge electronic devices in advance
- Prepare alternative lighting, such as candles or battery-operated lamps
- Plan for activities that do not require electricity during the outage hours

BESCOM has assured customers that maintenance work will be completed promptly, and power will be restored by the scheduled time. For more details and updates, residents can visit BESCOM's official website or follow their social media channels.