Bengaluru Power Cut on 31 Jan 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas

Residents and commuters in Bengaluru should be aware of a planned power cut scheduled for today; Saturday, 31 January 2026; as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) carries out routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrades across parts of the city. These outages are part of scheduled work to improve network reliability and safety ahead of the summer demand.

Power Cut Timing

Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026

Approximate Outage Window: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (exact timing may vary by locality and progress of maintenance work)

The maintenance work may finish earlier in some areas, and power could be restored sooner than the scheduled time.

Areas Likely to Be Affected Today

BESCOM has indicated that the power suspension will primarily impact residential and commercial areas in the East and North zones of Bengaluru. These include:

East & North Bengaluru

• HRBR Layout
• Kammanahalli
• Kasturi Nagar
• Ramamurthy Nagar
• Surrounding neighbourhoods near Banaswadi and HBR Layout

The exact list of affected localities may be updated by BESCOM based on operational requirements.

Residents are advised to check local announcements and BESCOM notifications for any changes.

Why This Is Happening

According to BESCOM, the scheduled outages are part of routine work including:

1. Maintenance and servicing of transformers and substations
2. Upgrading grid infrastructure to handle load demand more efficiently
3. Inspecting and stringing transmission lines
4. Trimming trees near high-tension conductors
5. Transitioning overhead cables to underground cabling where necessary

These maintenance activities are intended to reduce the chance of sudden breakdowns and enhance overall power distribution reliability.

Tips for Residents & Travellers

To manage your day smoothly during the power cut:

1. Charge all essential devices (phones, laptops, power banks) before 10:00 AM
2. Store enough water for household use if you rely on electric pumps
3. Plan any power-dependent tasks outside the outage window
4. If working remotely, consider offline work or co-working spaces with backup power
5. Keep backup lighting options such as torches and lamps ready

Planning ahead can help reduce inconvenience during the scheduled outage.