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Several areas in Bengaluru will experience a scheduled power outage on Sunday, February 25, 2025, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced maintenance work at key substations. The power supply will be disrupted from 10 AM to 4 PM, as the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) carries out emergency maintenance at the Byadarahalli 66/11 kV and Srigandhakavalu 66/11 kV substations.
Areas Affected by the Power Cut
The outage will impact several localities across Bengaluru, including:
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West Bengaluru: Balaji Layout, Bhavani Layout, Gollarahatti, Ratnanagar, Modern Layout, D Group Layout, Herohalli, Tunganagar, Kepegouda Nagar, Police Quarters, Bairaveshwaranagar Industrial Estate, Hosahalli, Chikka Gollarahatti, Kallahalli, BMTC Depot, Aniketananagar, Panchmukhi Layout, Nadekerappa Industrial Estate, Mahadeshwarnagar, Maruti Nagar, Nagarhole Nagar, Muneshwar Nagar, Sanjeev Nagar, Annapurneshwari Nagar, Health Layout, Sunkadakatte Industrial Area, Chandana Barangay, Kebbahalla, Rajiv Gandhinagar, Channappa Layout, Swinivasanagar, Pipeline Road, Muthuraya Barangay, P&T Layout, B.M. Shankarappa Estate, Hegganahalli Main Road, NGEF Layout, M.P.M. Layout, Sir M.V. 9th Block, Mallathahalli, Kengunte, Ullal Main Road, Lakshmi Hospital, Channigappa Industrial Area, Kavita Hospital, Vokkaligara Sangha Hospital, Annapoorneshwari Nagar, Orchid School, Kottegepalya, Sumanahalli, Sajjepalya, Sunkadakatte Main Road, Hoysala Nagar, Mohan Theatre, Shiva Farm.
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South Bengaluru: Maruti Nagar, Hanumantha Nagar, Gavipuram, Basappa Layout, Srinagar, Bull Temple Road, Mount Joy Road, Kempegowda Nagar, Chamarajpet, Telephone Exchange, Girinagar 2nd Stage, Vidyapeeth, C.T. Bed, Thyagarajanagar, B.S.K. 1st Stage, N.R. Colony, Hosakerahalli, Nagendra Block, Muneshwar Block, Avalahalli, K.R. Hospital Road, BDA Layout, P.E.S. College, N.T.Y Layout, Sundar Industrial Layout, Batarayanapura, Telecom Layout, K.R. Road, Kanakapura Road, Basavanagudi, Shastrinagar, and surrounding areas.
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Why Is the Maintenance Work Necessary?
BESCOM has scheduled these maintenance activities to ensure a stable and uninterrupted power supply in the future. Regular upkeep helps prevent unexpected breakdowns and improves the efficiency of power distribution.
What Should Residents Do?
Since the outage will last six hours, BESCOM advises residents to:
- Charge essential devices like phones, laptops, and power banks in advance.
- Plan daily activities around the power cut to avoid inconvenience.
- Store backup power sources for critical needs.
- Stay updated on any changes from BESCOM through their official communication channels.
With a large part of Bengaluru set to face a temporary power cut, residents are urged to prepare accordingly and minimize disruptions to their daily routines.
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