Bengaluru Power Outage Alert 26-10-2024: Scheduled Maintenance

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced a planned power outage on October 26, 2024, across multiple divisions, including Kolar, Tumkur, Chikkaballapura, Gowribidanur, Madhugiri, and Davanagere. This outage is part of routine maintenance activities aimed at enhancing power infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and reducing unexpected disruptions in the future.

The scheduled maintenance work will involve jungle cutting, jump replacement, feeder maintenance, and LT line repairs. These tasks will affect various substations, feeders, and localities, leading to temporary power cuts in the impacted areas. BESCOM has ensured that most of the maintenance will take place during off-peak hours, between 12:00 AM and 3:00 AM, with some activities extending to 4:00 PM, to minimize inconvenience to residents and businesses.

Bengaluru Power Outage 26-10-2024

The affected areas span urban and rural neighborhoods, including Madhugiri, Allipura, Hosuru, Vidhurashwatha, Manchenahalli, and Davanagere, with specific feeder lines like F11-NJY, F14-Mudugere, F12-NJY-Railway Station, and F03-Bank Colony scheduled for essential repairs. In addition, BESCOM will also conduct feeder maintenance and jungle clearance to ensure smooth power delivery ahead of the peak demand periods.

Residents and businesses are advised to prepare for temporary power interruptions and make necessary arrangements during the specified hours. BESCOM’s proactive approach reflects its commitment to maintaining a robust and reliable power infrastructure across the region. A full list of affected areas and outage schedules is provided below to assist consumers in planning accordingly.

BESCOM Scheduled Power Outage – Key Details (October 26, 2024)

Zone	Division	Substation	Feeder	Time	Duration	Affected Areas
BRAZ	Kolar	Thondebavi 66/11 kV	F11-NJY-Bevinahalli	12:00 AM – 3:00 AM	3 hours	Bevinahalli, Allipura, Dodda Mallakere, Maratipalya
BRAZ	Kolar	Gowribidanur 220/66	F16-Gedhare	12:00 AM – 3:00 AM	3 hours	Gedhare, Kondapura, Bommasandra, Narasimhanahalli
BRAZ	Kolar	Ramapura 66/11 kV	F7-Kotaladinne	12:00 AM – 3:00 AM	3 hours	Kotaladinne, Sonaganahalli, Gurupanahalli
CTAZ	Tumkur	Madhugiri 220/66 kV	F01-RMC Town	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM	4 hours	Madhugiri Town, Guruvaderahalli
CTAZ	Davanagere	66 kV Yaragunte	F18-Duragambika	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM	6 hours	SJM Nagar, Vijayanagara, SP Office, RTO Office
BRAZ	Chikkaballapura	Hosuru 66/11 kV	F14-Mudugere	12:00 AM – 3:00 AM	3 hours	Mudugere, Channenahalli, Kenkarte, Dimmagattanahalli
CTAZ	Chitradurga	66 kV Bidrikere	F3-Hosahatti	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM	6 hours	Nallikatte, Gollarahalli, Isamudra
BRAZ	Kolar	Thondebavi 66/11 kV	F12-NJY Railway	12:00 AM – 3:00 AM	3 hours	Thondebavi, Kamalapura, Charakamattenahalli
CTAZ	Chitradurga	66 kV Bank Colony	F03-Bank Colony	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM	6 hours	Challakere Road, Madakaripura
BRAZ	Gowribidanur	Manchenahalli 66/11	F08-NJY	12:00 AM – 3:00 AM	3 hours	Nagenahalli, Dwaraganahalli, Bisalahalli

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BRAZ Zone – Kolar Division

1. Allipura – Thondebavi 66/11 kV (F11-NJY-Bevinahalli)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Bevinahalli, Allipura, Dodda Mallakere, Kamaganahalli, Veerammanhalli, Maratipalya, Taridalu
2. Allipura – Gowribidanur 220/66/11 kV (F16-Gedhare)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Gedhare, Kondapura, Singanahalli, Bommasandra, Narasimhanahalli
3. Hosuru – Gowribidanur 220/66/11 kV (F14-Mudugere)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Mudugere, Kachamachanahalli, Channenahalli, Kenkarte, Dimmagattanahalli
4. Hosuru – Ramapura 66/11 kV (F7-Kotaladinne)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Kotaladinne, Sonaganahalli, Bhaktharahalli, Akki Pikki Colony, Gurupanahalli, Hosa Upparahalli
5. Hosuru – Ramapura 66/11 kV (F8-Anudi)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Anudi, Kurudi, Kurubarapalya, Rangannahalli, Kudurebelya, Jalahalli, Upparahalli, Kundihalli, Bisalahalli
6. Manchenahalli – 66/11 kV (F08-NJY-Manchenahalli)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Bhaktarahalli, Nagenahalli, Mavinahakayinahalli, Dwaraganahalli, Bisalahalli, Kondenahalli, Buddivantanahalli
7. Manchenahalli – 66/11 kV (F10-Marimakalahalli)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Minakanagurki, Marimakalahalli, Sandiganahalli, Pidachalahalli, Rayanakallu, Kambathalli
8. O&M-1/O&M-2 Gowribidanur – 220/66/11 kV (F10-Local)
   • Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
   • Duration: 1 hour (12:00 AM – 1:00 AM)
   • Affected Areas: Bangalore Circle, Manasa Circle, BH Road, MCH Hospital, Madanahalli, Court Road, Nehruji Colony

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CTAZ Zone – Tumkur and Davanagere Divisions

9. Madhugiri – 220/66/11 kV (F01-RMC Town)
   • Work Type: Feeder maintenance
   • Duration: 4 hours (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
   • Affected Areas: Madhugiri Town, Guruvaderahalli
10. Pulamagatta 66/11 kV (F09-Badigondanahalli)

• Work Type: Feeder maintenance
• Duration: 4 hours (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Shivanagere, Sajjehosahalli, Karpenahalli, Betta Basavanahalli, Singaravathanahalli

BRAZ Zone – Kolar Division (Continued)

11. D Palya – 66/11 kV (F6-Gangasandra)

• Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
• Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
• Affected Areas: Gangasandra, Kadaburu, Jakkenahalli, Muduganakunte

12. Thondebavi – 66/11 kV (F12-NJY-Railway Station)

• Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
• Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
• Affected Areas: Thondebavi, Kamalapura, Charakamattenahalli, Chikk Hosahalli

13. Thondebavi – 66/11 kV (F13-Kallinayakanahalli)

• Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
• Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
• Affected Areas: Kallinayakanahalli, Tippaganahalli, Basavapura, Cristian Colony, Bandaralahalli

14. Vidhurashwatha – 66/11 kV (F11-Jagareddyhalli)

• Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
• Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
• Affected Areas: Jagareddyhalli, Huchchodanahalli, Chittavalahalli, Dinnenahalli, Hunasenahalli

15. Vidhurashwatha – 66/11 kV (F12-NJY-Vidhurashwatha)

• Work Type: Jungle cutting, jump replacement
• Duration: 3 hours (12:00 AM – 3:00 AM)
• Affected Areas: Vidhurashwatha, Kudumalakunte, Doddakurugodu, Chikkakurugodu, Vidhura Colony, Chandanaduru, Halagamnahalli, H Nagasandra

CTAZ Zone – Tumkur Division

16. Madhugiri – 220/66/11 kV (F01-RMC Town)

• Work Type: Feeder maintenance
• Duration: 4 hours (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Madhugiri Town, Guruvaderahalli

17. Pulamagatta – 66/11 kV (F09-Badigondanahalli)

• Work Type: Feeder maintenance
• Duration: 4 hours (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Shivanagere, Sajjehosahalli, Karpenahalli, Betta, Basavanahalli, Singaravathanahalli

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CTAZ Zone – Davanagere Division

18. Yaragunte – 66 kV (F18-Duragambika)

• Work Type: Domestic/commercial rectification
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: SJM Nagar, SMK Nagar, Babu Jagajivana Nagar, Devaraj Aras Badavane, Vijayanagara Badavane, Rajiv Gandhi Badavane, SP Office, RTO Office

19. Davanagere – 66 kV (F13-Anekonda, F14-Mahaveera)

• Work Type: Domestic/commercial rectification
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Shekarappa Nagar, Gujjari Line, TC Layout, Bamboobazar, Anekonda, Choudeswari Temple, Mahaveera Bhavana, Arli Mara Circle, Maganahalli

20. Chitradurga – 220 kV (F08-Industrial Area)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Challakere Road, Industrial Area Surroundings

21. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F09-Kote)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Kote Road, Jogimatti Road, Kamanabavi Badavane

22. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F10-ZP Office)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: ZP Office Surroundings, Teachers Colony, IUDP Layout Area

23. Chitradurga – 220 kV (F01-Copper Mines)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Lambani Hatti, Kennedelau, Copper Mines Surroundings

24. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F01-Nagara)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: SBM Circle, Dharmashala Road, Gandhi Circle

25. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F02-Kelagote)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Thippaji Circle, Kelagote Areas, Chief Office Surroundings

26. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F03-Bank Colony)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Bank Colony, Challakere Road, Madakaripura Surroundings

27. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F12-JCR Road)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: JCR Main Road, Private Bus Stand Road, Gopalpura Road

28. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F13-Chandravalli)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Chandravalli Circle, Maramma Temple, Nehru Nagar Surroundings

29. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F08-Vidyanagara)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Vidyanagara, Kanaka Circle, SJM College Surroundings

30. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F15-Mill Area)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Head Post Office Road, Private Bus Stand Road, KSRTC Bus Stand Road

31. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F14-PK Halli)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: PK Halli, Police Quarters Surroundings

32. Chitradurga – 66 kV (F18-University Area)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: University Area, GR Halli, Chikkapanahalli

33. Madanayakanahalli – 66 kV (F0-NJY Inhalli)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Inhalli, Seebara, Siddavanadurga

34. Madanayakanahalli – 66 kV (F03-NJY Yelaverthy)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Yelaverthy, Madanayakanahalli Surroundings

35. Madanayakanahalli – 66 kV (F01-Kallahalli)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Kallahalli, Dyamavanhalli, Topuramalige, DK Hatti Surroundings

36. J N Kote – 66 kV (F04-JC Halli)

• Work Type: LT maintenance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: JN Kote, Nerenahalli, Kalliropa, Sajjanakere

37. Bidrikere – Bharamasagara 66 kV (F3 Hosahatti, F4 Esamudra)

• Work Type: Jungle clearance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Nallikatte, Gollarahalli, Isamudra, Hosahatti

38. Hireguntanuru – 66 kV (F9 Seebara NJY, F3 Chickpura)

• Work Type: Jungle clearance
• Duration: 6 hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Affected Areas: Seebara, Guttinadu, Gulaiyanhatti, Chikkaguntanuru