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Bhopal: Residents in several parts of Bhopal are likely to experience scheduled power disruptions on Sunday, May 24, 2026, as the electricity department has announced temporary shutdowns for maintenance and infrastructure-related works. The planned outages are being carried out for activities including metro line shifting, pole erection work, ME replacement, and routine line maintenance.
According to the scheduled notice, electricity supply will remain interrupted across multiple localities at different times during the day. Citizens residing in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements in advance, especially for activities dependent on electricity such as water pumping, office work, and household appliances.
Why Is Power Being Interrupted?
The shutdown has been scheduled to support various infrastructure and maintenance activities taking place across the city. Authorities stated that the work includes:
- Metro line shifting work
- Pole erection work
- ME replacement work
- Regular line maintenance work
The duration of outages may vary between two and seven hours, depending on the area and nature of the work being carried out.
Areas And Timings: Full List
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Reason: Metro line shifting work
Areas affected include:
- Chaman Plaza
- Indrapuri B-Sector
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation office area
- Canara Bank area
- City Heart Hospital
- Apsara Complex-III
- Anant Shri Hospital and nearby localities
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Reason: Metro line shifting work
Areas affected include:
- Chambal area
- Govindpura Office Campus
- Complete Bijli Nagar Colony
- Nearby localities
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Reason: Pole erection work
Areas affected include:
- C, D, F and G Sectors
- Star Line Automobile
- Alert Engineering
- HL Pashi
- Champion Engineering
- Ravi Engineering
- MGM Engineering
- Surendra Engineering
- Precision Engineering
- Star Delta Transformer Unit-II
- Saaran Industries
- RMJ Motors and adjoining industrial areas
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Reason: ME replacement work
Areas affected include:
- Ranthambhore Complex
- Bank Colony
- Spectrum
- Catalyser
- SIDAAS
- Motion Coaching area
- Meera Complex
- Hotel Sudarshan Palace
- Hotel Arya Bhavan
- Hotel Rajhans
- Gomti Villa
- Ganpati Hotel
- Sargam Cinema surrounding area
- Hotel Signature Blue
- Hotel Kamla and nearby localities
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Reason: Line maintenance work
Areas affected include:
- Tehsil Road
- Nakkar Khana
- Gohar Mahal
- Malipura
- Peergate Chauraha
- Lakherapura
- Gujarpura
- Neem Road
- Imami Gate Chauraha
- Mannumal Dharamshala and nearby areas
Advisory For Residents
With multiple areas scheduled for power interruptions through the day, residents may consider charging electronic devices in advance and planning essential work accordingly. Commercial establishments and offices in affected zones are also advised to make alternate arrangements if required.
The scheduled shutdown is part of ongoing infrastructure and maintenance efforts intended to improve power distribution and support development works across the city.