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Residents across several parts of Bengaluru are expected to face a planned power cut today, 21 January 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) conducts maintenance and infrastructure strengthening work. The scheduled outage will affect multiple neighbourhoods from morning until evening, impacting daily routines, work-from-home arrangements, transportation hubs, and essential services.
Scheduled Power Cut Timing
- Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
- Time: Power supply will be switched off from around 10:00 AM and is expected to continue through the day until evening.
- Reason: Maintenance work at the 66/11 kV Banaswadi substation and related infrastructure upgrades.
- Restoration: Electricity may be restored earlier or later in some areas depending on how soon maintenance is completed.
Major Areas Likely to Be Affected
BESCOM's advisory covers neighbourhoods in East, North, and Central Bengaluru, including (but not limited to) the following areas:
East Bengaluru:
- HRBR Layout (1st-3rd Blocks)
- Kammanahalli Main Road
- CMR Road
- Babusapalya
- Balachandra Layout
- Flower Garden
- MM Garden
- Arkavati Layout
North / Surrounding Localities:
- Hennuru Village
- Bairaveshwar Layout
- Chikkanna Layout
- CMR Layout
- Brindavan Layout
- Vinayaka Layout
- Jayanti Grama
Other Key Locations:
- Narendra Tent
- Parts of OMBR Layout
- Kasturi Nagar
- Pillareddi Nagar
- Ramamurthy Nagar Main Road
- B Channasandra
- Nanjappa Garden
- Doddiah Layout
- Bank Avenue
- RS Palya
(Note: This list includes major residential and adjoining streets; some nearby areas connected to the same feeders may also experience outages.)
BESCOM Advisory for Residents
BESCOM has urged people in the affected zones to plan their day in advance, especially for those who:
- Work from home
- Use electrical medical equipment
- Rely on power for essential appliances
- Have scheduled daily chores like washing or cooking
Residents are encouraged to:
- Switch off high-load appliances before 10 AM
- Charge phones, batteries, and laptops in advance
- Arrange alternatives for water pumps and home offices
- Expect staggered restoration in some feeders even after maintenance ends; restoration times may vary by locality.
Why Scheduled Power Cuts Happen
Planned outages such as this are generally carried out for:
- Routine maintenance and safety checks
- Upgrading power distribution infrastructure
- Preventing sudden breakdowns or emergency outages
These are intended to improve long-term reliability of the power supply.
Travel & Daily Life Tips Today
- Work & Commute: Expect minimal impact on metro and public transport, but plan office calls accordingly.
- Hotels & Cafés: If you're travelling or staying in affected zones, confirm power backup availability.
- Food & Essentials: Stock up on water and essentials in the morning if you're in a heavily impacted area.
- Health services: People relying on constant power (medical devices, refrigeration) should plan ahead.
