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Residents in several parts of Bhopal are expected to face scheduled power cuts on May 8, 2026, due to maintenance work being carried out by the electricity department. According to the latest update, nearly 35 areas across the city will witness temporary disruption in electricity supply for durations ranging from two to six hours.
The maintenance activity is being conducted to improve power infrastructure and ensure smoother electricity distribution during the ongoing summer season, when demand usually rises sharply.
People living in affected areas are advised to complete important household and office-related work in advance, especially tasks involving water pumps, internet connectivity, charging devices, and electronic appliances.
Areas Facing Power Cut From 9 AM to 2 PM
- Danishkunj Phase-2, 3 and 5
- Siddhi Samriddhi Heights
- Nearby surrounding areas
Areas Affected From 10 AM to 12:30 PM
- Rameshwaram B Phase
- Silver Estate
- Nand Gaon
- Gayatri Vihar Phase-3
- Rishikesh Vihar
- Jatkhedi and nearby localities
Power Cut From 10 AM to 2 PM
- 74 Bungalow
- Shahpura
- Ashoka Society
- Vivek Apartment
- Amaltas and surrounding areas
Electricity Supply Affected From 10 AM to 4 PM
- Devki Nagar
- Housing Board Colony
- Panna Nagar
- Nearby residential pockets
Power Cut From 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Chuna Bhatti
- Sagar Campus
- Chanakyapuri Colony
- Vardhman Campus
- Gangotri Heights
- Paraspar Colony and nearby areas
Areas Facing Outage From 11 AM to 1 PM
- Hoshangabad Road
- Sagar Royal Villa
- Surendra Landmark
- Ganesh Nagar and nearby locations
Electricity Supply To Remain Affected From 11 AM to 3 PM
- Bhim Nagar
- Vallabh Nagar
- Om Nagar-1
- Om Nagar-2
- Surrounding residential areas
The electricity department has requested residents to cooperate during the maintenance process. Since the outages are scheduled in advance, citizens are advised to make necessary arrangements, particularly considering the ongoing summer heat in the city.
With temperatures remaining high in Bhopal during May, even short-duration outages can impact cooling systems and water supply in residential societies. People working from home and students attending online classes may also experience inconvenience during the scheduled shutdown hours.
The maintenance exercise is expected to help strengthen the local electricity network and reduce the possibility of unexpected breakdowns in the coming weeks.