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Residents in several parts of Bhopal are expected to face scheduled power cuts on Monday, May 11, 2026, as the electricity department carries out maintenance and infrastructure-related work across multiple zones of the city. According to the announced schedule, electricity supply may remain disrupted for periods ranging from two to six hours in nearly 45 localities.
The planned shutdown is part of routine maintenance aimed at improving power distribution and preventing technical faults during the ongoing summer season, when electricity demand remains significantly high across Madhya Pradesh.
Major Areas Likely To Be Affected
The power outage is expected to impact several residential and commercial pockets across Bhopal. Among the key areas listed are:
- Malviya Nagar
- Kokta
- Transport Nagar
- Bagh Sewania
- Khajuri
- Pallavi Nagar
- Surendra Residency
- Emerald Colony
- Amari
- Arvind Vihar
- Khejra
- Housing Board Colony
- Shivshakti Nagar
- Prem Nagar
- Rajdhani Complex
- Diamond City
- Varun Society
- Dwarka Complex
Residents in these areas have been advised to complete essential electricity-dependent work in advance.
Power Cut Timing Schedule
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Anand Nagar Square
- Shankar Garden
- Rajiv Gandhi Colony
- Gupta Colony
- Ratnagiri Tiraha
- Nearby surrounding localities
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Bairagarh Chichli
- Adjoining residential areas
10 a.m. to 12 noon
- Signature 360
- Pavitra Complex
- Krishna Heights
- Kasturi Royal
- Indraprastha Heights
- Kilandev Tower-2
- MLA Rest House
- Malviya Nagar surroundings
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Chandbari
- Shivshakti Nagar
- Prem Nagar
- Kokta
- Transport Nagar
- Diamond City
- Kasturi Courtyard
- Rajdhani Complex
- Khejra
- Ginnauri Road
- Chowdhapura
- Pallavi Nagar
- Opel Residency
- Surendra Residency
- Sumitra Vihar
- Varun Society
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Emerald Colony
- Housing Board Colony
- Amari
- Nearby areas
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Khajuri
- Gurjar Apartment
- Sai Sparsh-2
- Palak Vihar
- Shivlok Phase-4
- Regal Kalash
12 noon to 2 p.m.
- Arvind Vihar
- Rameshwaram
- Bagh Sewania
- Nand Village
- Dwarka Complex
Why The Power Cuts Are Being Carried Out
Officials have indicated that the shutdown has been planned for feeder maintenance, line repair work and system upgrades ahead of peak summer consumption. Bhopal, like several other cities in central India, experiences increased electricity load during May due to rising temperatures and heavy use of cooling appliances.
Routine maintenance during this period is generally aimed at reducing transformer failures, unscheduled outages and voltage fluctuations later in the season.
Advisory For Residents
People living in affected localities are advised to:
- Charge mobile phones and backup devices in advance
- Store sufficient drinking water where motor pumps are used
- Plan office or online work accordingly
- Avoid using elevators during outage hours
- Keep emergency lighting arrangements ready
Commercial establishments and small businesses operating in the affected zones may also experience temporary disruption during the scheduled shutdown period.