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Bhopal: Residents in several parts of Bhopal will face scheduled power outages on May 3, 2026, due to maintenance and infrastructure work being carried out by the electricity department. The shutdown will impact over 25 areas, with outages ranging from three to six hours depending on the location.
The power cuts are part of planned upgrades aimed at improving long-term supply reliability across the city.
Area-wise Power Cut Schedule
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Khejra Village, Radhaswami Satsang area and nearby localities
Nature of work: RDSS work and pole-related infrastructure upgrades
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Ranthambore Complex, Bank Colony, Spectrum, Catalyzer, Saidas, Motion Coaching Centre
- Meera Complex, Hotel Sudarshan Palace, Hotel Signetic Blue, Hotel Kamala and surrounding areas
Nature of work: Line maintenance
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Kabuliwala, Amber Complex, Gurukripa Plaza, Shabri Complex, City Hospital area
- Amber Market, Anjani Bhojanalay, GK Palace, Bercha Mawa, Jhoomerwala, Aakash Coaching, Tripti Coaching
Nature of work: Line maintenance
Additional Areas with Power Disruptions
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Sehore region)
- Areas around Bhopal Naka, Awadhpuri, Madhav State, Vishwanathpuri, Murli Road, Dream City
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Reason: Maintenance work
Morning to Midday (Multiple city zones)
- Court Complex, District Panchayat area, CMHO Office vicinity
- Housing Board, Sheetal Vihar, Krishna Nagar, Vaishali Nagar, Bharti Nagar
- Swadesh Nagar, Radhe Vihar and nearby residential pockets
What Residents Should Know
The scheduled outages may temporarily disrupt routine activities, especially in residential and commercial zones. Authorities have advised residents to store water in advance and plan essential tasks around the outage timings.
While there has been some concern over frequent disruptions in recent days, officials have clarified that these maintenance works are necessary to strengthen infrastructure and prevent unplanned power failures in the future.
Outlook
Power supply is expected to be restored promptly after the completion of work in each area. With rising summer demand, such planned shutdowns are being carried out to ensure a more stable and uninterrupted electricity supply across Bhopal in the coming weeks.
