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Residents in parts of Bengaluru should plan their day in advance as a scheduled power outage has been announced for February 25, 2026. The electricity disruption is expected to take place as part of routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrade work.
Such planned shutdowns are usually carried out to ensure better power supply, prevent technical faults, and strengthen the overall electricity network across growing urban and semi-urban areas.
Power Cut Timings
The power supply is expected to remain suspended from: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Residents may experience intermittent restoration depending on the progress of the maintenance work.
Areas Likely to Be Affected
According to reports, several localities and surrounding regions may be impacted by the outage. These include:
Hebburu, Sirivara, Bommanahalli, Govindarajpur, Pattegowdanahalli, Puradakatte, Puradakatte Kaval, Ragimuddanahalli, Raipur, Ballagere, Ballagere Kaval, Cholapura, Kalyanpur, Kambalpur, Darankuppe, Vaderpur, Yaladahalli, Niduvallu, Bidanagere, Doddagudi, Honnenahalli, Huliyapura, Karenahalli, Madivalarapally, Mariappanapally, Narayanakere, Tavarekere, Thimmanayakanapally, Thondagere, Thondagere Kaval, Kanakuppe, Junjayanapally, Doddollahalli, Ramakrishnapur, Raiwara, Thimmasandra, Garagadakuppe, Garagadakuppe Palya, Jallepalya, Kuduvankunte, Bisalahalli, Bovipalya, Baichenahalli, Kachenahalli, Seegepalya, Chikkahollahalli, and Lingapur.
Why Is There a Power Cut?
The outage is part of scheduled work typically undertaken by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company to improve infrastructure. These activities usually include:
- Maintenance of substations and transmission lines
- Upgrading power systems
- Preventing unexpected breakdowns
- Ensuring consistent voltage supply
What Residents Should Do
To avoid inconvenience during the outage, residents are advised to:
- Charge phones, laptops, and essential devices in advance
- Keep backup lighting like power banks or emergency lamps
- Plan work and household activities accordingly
- Avoid using lifts during the scheduled outage hours
Final Take
While temporary outages can be inconvenient, they play a crucial role in improving long-term electricity reliability in a rapidly expanding city like Bengaluru. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to stay prepared and keep an eye on updates from local authorities.
