Power Blackout Alert: Major Areas of Bengaluru to Face 7-Hour Power Cut on June 21 for BESCOM Mega Maintenance Drive

News Flash

20 June

From Vega City Mall to Jayadeva Hospital, Over 100 Localities to Go Dark as BESCOM Carries Out Critical Upgrades at NIMHANS, Jayadeva, and Padmanabhanagara Stations

Bengaluru: Brace for a citywide power shutdown! The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a massive power disruption in various prime locations across Bengaluru this Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, due to essential maintenance and upgrade work at NIMHANS, Jayadeva, and Padmanabhanagara power stations.

“This is a planned power outage aimed at enhancing the reliability and capacity of the distribution network,” said a BESCOM official, urging residents to make necessary preparations in advance.

Affected Areas Under BESCOM's Radar Include:

• S1 Division:
  NIMHANS, KIDWAI, Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Jayanagar (1st to 4th blocks & 9th T Block), Someshwaranagar

• S2 Division:
  Wilson Garden, Bannerghatta Road, RV Road, IAS Colony, KAS Colony, NS Palya Industrial Area, Jhanvi Enclave, Ananth Layout, Bilekahalli Village, Bilekahalli Main Road, 4th T Block Jayanagar, 9th Block Jayanagar, East End ABCD Road

• Padmanabhanagara Region & Surroundings:
  BHEL Layout, SRK Gardens, NAL Layout, Tilak Nagar, Partial 4th T Block, Shanthi Park & Apartments, Jayadeva Hospital, Ranka Colony Road, NS Palya Main Road, GRB Main Road, Jain Temple Road, some parts of BTM 4th Stage, Vaishya Bank Colony, BTM 2nd Stage, MCHS Layout, BHCS Layout, Shantiniketan School, Mico Layout, 7th Main, Mantri Apartment

• Tech & Commercial Hotspots:
  Oracle, IBM, SPAR, Divyashree Towers, Vega City Mall, Airtel Office

• Entire Gurappanapalya Area & Nearby:
  Timber Galli Road, Bismillah Nagar, SHOBHA Apartments, Bannerghatta Main Road & surrounding, KEB Colony, BTM 1st Stage, Banagiri Nagar, Pappaiah Garden, Balaji Choultry area, Siddamma & Siddaiah Reddy area

• Additional Key Zones:
  S9 Sub Division, Division Office, 30th Main, 30th Cross, BNM College, BDA Complex, Devagiri Temple, BSNL Office, BSK 2nd Stage, SLV Hotel to 24th Cross, Upahara Hotel, Chennammanakere Achukattu, Manjunath Colony, BMTC Depot, Rajiv Nagar, Syndicate Bank Colony, Padmanabhanagar, Raghavendra Layout, 18th Main Telephone Exchange, Kidney Foundation, Maharaja Hospital, Laxmikantha Choultry, Puttalingaiah Road

• Cultural and Residential Zones:
  Laxmikantha Temple, Shravanthi Apartment, RK Layout, Kadrenahalli, Yarab Nagar, 9th Main, Monotype, Teachers Colony, Kaveri Nagar, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, M M Industrial Area, Post Office, MMI, Indo American, Uma Maheshwari Temple (15th Cross to 17th Cross)

“Power shutdowns of this scale are never easy, but they are critical for ensuring a stable and enhanced power supply in the long run,” BESCOM emphasised in a public note.

The company advises all residents, businesses, hospitals, schools, and tech parks in these areas to plan accordingly and take backup measures for uninterrupted work, communication, and essential services.

News Flash Alert to Citizens:

• Charge your mobile phones, laptops, and emergency lights beforehand

• Avoid elevator use during the outage period

• Hospitals and clinics are urged to switch to generators

• IT companies may need to activate work-from-home policies or UPS systems

• Retail stores, malls, and eateries in affected areas should prepare for operational disruptions