Bengaluru residents should prepare for a planned power outage on Thursday, January 16, 2025, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced that electricity will be cut off in over 100 areas. This outage is scheduled to last from 10 AM to 5 PM while essential maintenance work is carried out.
Affected Areas
The Power Cut Will Impact Several Localities Across The City, Including:
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
Krishnappa Garden
Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to make necessary arrangements to cope with the electricity disruption. BESCOM has emphasized that this maintenance work is crucial for improving the overall power supply system and preventing future outages.
Importance Of Maintenance
Scheduled power cuts like this one are part of BESCOM’s efforts to enhance the reliability of electricity supply in Bengaluru. While temporary disruptions can be inconvenient, they are essential for ensuring that the power infrastructure remains safe and efficient.
What Residents Should Do
To minimize Inconvenience During The Outage, Residents Are Encouraged To:
Charge electronic devices in advance.
Prepare alternative lighting solutions, such as candles or battery-operated lamps.
Plan activities that do not require electricity during the outage hours.
BESCOM has assured customers that they will work diligently to complete the maintenance as quickly as possible and restore power by the scheduled time. For more updates and information, residents can check BESCOM’s official website or follow their social media channels.
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