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Bengaluru’s planned power cuts return today, September 23, with nine-hour maintenance windows across parts of North Bengaluru. Notices this week highlight feeder shutdowns between 9 am and 6 pm in Hebbal and Yelahanka, tied to substation and grid work. Expect staggered restorations feeder by feeder, and rolling updates through the day from utility channels.
Why it matters for your day: apartment pumps, lifts, routers, and office schedules often fail without warning. Recent advisories and city reports show repeated 9 am–6 pm blocks around the Yelahanka 66/11 kV node, with Hebbal pockets added on successive days. BESCOM’s lists can expand midday, so check status before scheduling deliveries or critical work.
BESCOM power cuts: area-wise windows and how to check live status
| Subdivision/zone | Outage window | Example localities (indicative) | Reason/status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelahanka, Bengaluru North | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | Yelahanka New Town, Allalasandra, Kogilu, Venkatala, Attur Layout, MS Palya, RMZ Galleria | 66/11 kV Yelahanka substation maintenance; feeder-wise shutdowns |
| Hebbal, Bengaluru North | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | Hebbal Kempapura, Rachenahalli, Thanisandra-adjacent pockets; select streets under Hebbal subdivision | KPTCL maintenance; updates issued in rolling bulletins |
Track live restoration two ways. Use the BESCOM Mithra app for scheduled or unscheduled outage tickets, and push alerts. Or call the 24x7 helpline 1912 for an estimated restoration time and a complaint number to monitor progress. Keep the ticket handy for escalation through the consumer dashboard if delays persist.
Apartment water‑pump and lift safety during BESCOM power cuts
Before 9 am, switch off motor starters to prevent dry running when supply flickers. Park lifts at the ground floor, post signage, and enable emergency lighting. After supply resumes, wait two minutes before starting heavy pumps to avoid inrush trips. For diesel gensets, test auto‑start and fuel levels early to avoid mid‑day stalls.
Device backup tips and IT park heads‑up
Charge power banks and hotspots, and download offline files before 9 am. Keep routers on small UPS units; prioritise fans and lights over large appliances to stretch backup. Offices near North Bengaluru corridors should pre‑book generator refuelling and stagger shifts. Recheck outage maps around noon for any added feeders and revised restoration windows.
If your area shows unexpected cuts today, September 23, confirm whether it’s scheduled maintenance or a fault, then log a ticket for an estimated time of restoration. Yelahanka and Hebbal face the longest windows, but feeder work often finishes earlier than posted. Expect evening refreshes if BESCOM expands the list after inspections.