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Residents of Bhopal should prepare for scheduled power interruptions on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, as the electricity department undertakes maintenance and repair work across multiple locations. The planned outage is expected to affect around 35 areas, with power supply disrupted for 2 to 4 hours at different time slots during the day.
Why Power Cuts Are Being Implemented
According to officials, the temporary shutdown is part of routine maintenance of power lines and electrical infrastructure. Such works are carried out periodically to improve supply stability, reduce technical faults, and ensure safe electricity distribution during high-demand periods.
Areas Affected and Timings
The power cuts will be implemented in phases across different localities:
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Sester
- Sagar Estate
- Shardakunj
- Abhinav Kriti
- Nearby surrounding areas
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Housing Board Colony
- Shirin Complex
- Badshah Apartment
- Classic Apartment
- Adjoining localities
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Khatlapura
- Ahirpura
- Aniket Nagar
- Kolipura
- Bhoipura
- Nearby areas
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Deepdi
- Rhythm Park
- Samardha Tola
- Signature S9 Colony
- Hariganga Nagar
- Royal Villa
- Indus Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Natraj Colony
- Lily Villa
- Shivaay 7
- Sage Milestone
- ISBT
- 6 Shed
- Kasturba Nagar (A and B Sector)
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Rivera Town
- Suruchi Nagar
- Nivesh Nagar
- Surrounding areas
Key Highlights
- Power cuts are temporary and scheduled
- Duration may vary between 2 to 4 hours depending on the locality
- Supply will be restored immediately after maintenance work is completed
What Residents Should Do
To minimise inconvenience during the outage, residents are advised to:
- Complete essential electrical tasks in advance
- Charge mobile phones, laptops, and backup devices
- Store sufficient water, as pumping systems may be affected
- Avoid planning critical work during the outage window
Current Situation
The electricity department has clarified that the shutdown is pre-planned and not due to any emergency fault. Normal power supply is expected to resume the same day once the maintenance work concludes.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated through official electricity department notifications in case of any last-minute changes in schedule.
