Power Cut Alert: Several Areas in Delhi to Face 4–7 Hour Outage on April 17

Residents of New Delhi are likely to experience power outages on April 17, 2026 (Friday) due to scheduled maintenance and infrastructure work by multiple electricity distribution companies.
Power cuts will affect South, West, North, East, and Central Delhi, with outages lasting up to 7 hours in some locations.

Why Power Cuts Are Scheduled

The outages are part of routine maintenance and repair work being carried out by discoms including:

• BRPL (BSES Rajdhani Power Limited) - South & West Delhi
• TPDDL (Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited) - North & North-West Delhi
• BYPL (BSES Yamuna Power Limited) - East & Central Delhi
• NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) - Lutyens' Delhi

Areas Affected & Timings

BRPL (South & West Delhi) - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Hauz Khas (C-1, C-7, parts of Safdarjung Enclave)
• Khanpur (Madangir Village)
• Punjabi Bagh
• Sarita Vihar (Zakir Nagar)
• Nehru Place
• Alaknanda
• Dwarka (Sectors 1-10)
• Janakpuri (C1, C2 blocks)
• Najafgarh, Nangloi, Palam
• Saket, Vikaspuri (near Outer Ring Road)
• Uttam Nagar
• Nearby areas

TPDDL (North & North-West Delhi) - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Sadar Bazar
• Delhi Cantonment
• Badli
• Bawana & Bawana JJ Colony
• Auchandi
• Dariyapur Nangal
• Ghoga Village
• Barwala
• Holambi Kalan
• Rohini Sector 7 & 8
• Naharpur Village

TPDDL (Extended Work - North-West Delhi) - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Bawana
• Bawana JJ Colony
• Auchandi
• Dariyapur Nangal
• Ghoga Village
• Barwala
• Holambi Kalan

BYPL (East & Central Delhi) - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Chandni Chowk
• Daryaganj
• Karkardooma
• Krishna Nagar
• Laxmi Nagar
• Mayur Vihar Phase 1 & 2
• Nand Nagri
• Yamuna Vihar
• Patel Nagar
• Shakti Nagar
• Preet Vihar (Block G)

BYPL (Additional Slot) - 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Shakti Nagar
• Preet Vihar (Block G)
• Karkardooma
• Laxmi Nagar
• Mayur Vihar (Phases 1 & 2)
• Krishna Nagar
• Yamuna Vihar

NDMC (Lutyens' Delhi) - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

• Khan Market
• Amrita Shergill Marg
• Lodhi Estate
• Bharti Nagar
• Connaught Place
• India Gate
• Sansad Marg
• Pandara Road
• Golf Links
• Kaka Nagar

Overall Impact

• Duration: 4 to 7 hours
• Reason: Maintenance and infrastructure upgrades
• Coverage: Multiple zones across Delhi

Power supply interruptions may affect:

• Residential households
• Offices and commercial establishments
• Water supply in some areas

Advisory for Residents

• Charge phones, laptops, and power banks in advance
• Store water if required
• Plan work and travel accordingly
• Avoid elevator usage during outage hours

Key Highlights

• Location: Delhi
• Date: April 17, 2026
• Areas Affected: South, West, North, East & Central Delhi
• Duration: Up to 7 hours
• Reason: Scheduled maintenance