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Residents in Bhopal are likely to face temporary power disruptions on April 30, 2026, as scheduled maintenance and infrastructure work will be carried out across multiple localities. According to the electricity department, outages will be staggered across different zones, typically lasting between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the nature of the work.
The planned shutdowns are primarily due to line maintenance, stringing work, and NHAI-related line shifting, aimed at strengthening power infrastructure and ensuring smoother supply in the long term.
Key Areas Affected and Timings
Power supply will be disrupted in several parts of the city at different intervals. Below is a clear breakdown:
08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Electricity will remain unavailable in:
- Pushpa Nagar, LIG Quarters, Kabristan area, 80 Feet Road, Rest House vicinity, MPEB Office surroundings, Garam Gaddha Road, Municipal Corporation Office area, Kammu Ka Bagh, Mahamai Ka Bagh, and nearby locations.
Reason: Stringing and maintenance work
08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- Palasi Village, Badwai Village, Alexer Green, Nice Space Colony, Rajnagar Palasi
Reason: NHAI line shifting
08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- Alexer Garden Colony, Sigma Green Colony, Comfort Heights Colony, Badwai Village, New Kohefiza, Inox Colony and adjoining areas
Reason: NHAI line shifting work
08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- Gas Relief area, Maulana Azad Hospital, Main Road stretch and nearby zones
Reason: Line maintenance
10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- Sakshi Dhaba, Khudaganj, Mendora, Kerva Kothi and surrounding areas
Reason: Line maintenance
10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- Rohit Nagar Phase-II, Sapphire, Rudraksh Park Colony, Sagar Public School area, Akriti Enclave, World Way School, Shubhalaya Vihar
Reason: Line maintenance
08:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Ghazali Masjid, Lake View, Rajeev Nagar (Lalghati), NRI Colony, Rizwan Bagh, Fiza Farm, Shalimar Nursery and nearby areas
Reason: Line maintenance
09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Mandakini Colony, Khadim Chauraha, Gurukripa Tower, Janki Residency, Fortune Estate, Western Hotel surroundings
Reason: Line maintenance
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- Municipal Corporation Barrai, Kasturi Homes, Katara Police Station, CM Rise School and nearby localities
Reason: Line maintenance
What Residents Should Know
The scheduled outages are part of routine upgrades and essential repair work being undertaken by the power department. While the interruptions may affect daily routines, especially during working hours, they are necessary to prevent larger, unplanned outages in the future.
Residents are advised to complete essential tasks in advance, ensure backup arrangements where needed, and keep electronic devices charged. Businesses and offices operating in affected areas should plan accordingly to minimise disruption.
Since the shutdowns are area-specific and time-bound, power supply is expected to resume promptly after the completion of work in each zone.
These planned cuts underline ongoing efforts to improve electricity infrastructure in Bhopal. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed through official updates and cooperate during the scheduled maintenance period.
