Bengaluru Power Cut Today: BESCOM Carries 7-Hours Power Outage On July 17: Check Affected Areas List

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has commenced important maintenance work on July 17, which will lead to 7-hour-long power outages in several areas. The power is expected to resume at around 5:00 pm on Friday, and residents are advised to stay updated on their local feeder status and avoid any disruption.

BESCOM Power Cut Today:

As per the Native Planet report, most maintenance activities occur between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM today. Technicians are working on cable shifting and pole replacement. They are also performing essential feeder upgrades. These improvements aim to reduce future faults during the monsoon season. However, sudden rain could delay restoration beyond the initial schedule. Keep power banks charged during these windows.

Due to this maintenance work, several areas in North, East, West and South division of Bengaluru is expected to be impacted.

Bengaluru Power Cut: Affected Areas:

East division of Bengaluru: Power cut could be between 10 am to 4 pm on July 17. Affected areas include Indiranagar, HAL 2nd Stage, and Domlur.

South Division: Areas like Jayanagar 4th Block, JP Nagar, and BTM Layout could face power disruptions between 11 am to 5 pm.

West Division: Rajajinagar, Vijayanagar, and Basaveshwaranagar are among key areas to be impacted between 10 am to 3 pm.

North Division: Areas like Hebbal, Thanisandra, and Sahakar Nagar may not receive electricity between 11 am to 5 pm.

Bengaluru Power Cut Advisory

Citizens can check the real-time updates of power status through various mediums. They can check the status through BESCOM Mithra mobile app. All they have to do is download the app and login using their unique ID.

Further, they can dial to helpline number 1912 for immediate assistance.

Households using medical devices should ensure battery backups are fully functional. Business owners in affected zones must schedule machinery use carefully. While maintenance is inconvenient, it strengthens the city power grid. Following official updates helps everyone navigate the day with minimal stress. Normal supply should resume shortly after the scheduled work concludes, as per Native Planet.