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A planned power outage has been announced in parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, due to technical faults and maintenance work across multiple substations and feeder lines. According to officials from the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL), the shutdown is necessary to address infrastructure issues and ensure stable power supply ahead of peak summer demand.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: March 24, 2026
- Major Outage Window: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Gajularamaram cluster)
Other Area-wise Timings:
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Shalivahananagar, Pratapnagar
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Golnaka division areas
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Nacharam section areas
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Dilsukhnagar surroundings
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Parts of Banjara Hills & Jubilee Hills (intermittent)
Timings may vary slightly depending on maintenance progress.
Areas Expected to Be Affected
Gajularamaram & Ushamulla Pudi Substation Cluster: (Primary outage: 10 AM - 3 PM)
As per Assistant Engineer (AE) Chaitanya Bhargav, power will be suspended due to faults in the 33/11KV lines under Ushamulla Pudi substation in the following areas:
- Roda Mestri Nagar
- Haji Line
- Alli Masjid Line
- SCB Nagar
- Vivekanand Nagar
- Srinivasa Nagar
- Indira Nagar (A & B)
- Ushodaya Colony Phase-1
- Ushodaya Colony Main Road
- Sriram Nagar
- MF Function Hall area
- Balaji Layout
- Sriven Enclave Main Road
- Jahangir Basti
- VSR Apartments
- Gajularamaram Main Road
Golnaka Division (2 PM - 5 PM)
- Chikkadapalli
- Krishna Nagar
- Narayanguda
- Chenambar
Nacharam Section (3 PM - 4 PM)
- Bhavani Nagar
- E.L. Reddy Nagar
- HCL Colony
- S.P. Nagar
- Mallapur Old Village
- Green Hills Colony
- Mallapur Industrial Estate
Dilsukhnagar Cluster (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
- Dilsukhnagar Main Road
- Ramalayam Street
- Areas near Anand Biscuit Factory
Other Affected Areas
- Shalivahananagar, Pratapnagar: 12 PM - 1 PM
- Banjara Hills (Road No. 12 & 14), Jubilee Hills (Road No. 36): Intermittent outages (11 AM - 12 PM)
Why the Power Cut Is Happening
Officials stated that the outage is due to:
- Faults in 33/11KV power lines
- Replacement of ageing wires
- Transformer repairs
- Feeder maintenance work
- Tree branch clearance near power lines
These measures are part of routine maintenance to prevent major disruptions during high summer electricity demand.
Impact on Residents
With temperatures rising across Hyderabad, these outages may affect:
- Work-from-home professionals
- Students preparing for exams
- Small businesses and shops
- Households dependent on electric water supply
Concerns about heat and discomfort have been raised, especially during afternoon hours.
What Residents Can Do
- Charge devices in advance
- Store water if using motor pumps
- Plan heavy electricity usage before/after outage
- Keep backup lighting ready
Final Word
While the outages are temporary, they are part of essential infrastructure maintenance. Officials have assured that power supply will be restored as early as possible once work is completed.
Residents in affected areas are advised to plan their day accordingly and stay updated with local announcements.
