Several parts of Bengaluru are expected to experience a scheduled power outage on Monday, March 16, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) carries out essential maintenance work. According to BESCOM, residents receiving electricity from the 66/11 kV Vemagal Substation through feeders F-1, F-2, F-4, F-5 and F-6 may face power disruptions between 10 AM and 5 PM. The power utility has urged citizens to cooperate and plan their day in advance to avoid inconvenience during the outage.
Areas likely to be affected include Talagunda, Bettahosapura, Shettihalli, Shivam Auto Tech, Narasapura Industrial Area, Vemagal, and Modihalli villages. Customers connected to feeders F-1 and F-2 (Talagunda and Bettahosapura), F-4 (Shettihalli), F-5 (Shivam Auto Tech), and F-6 (Narasapura Industrial Area) will experience temporary interruptions in power supply during the maintenance period.
BESCOM clarified that the outage is part of routine system maintenance and does not indicate a widespread power shortage across the city. Power cuts in specific localities are occasionally scheduled to carry out essential infrastructure work. Meanwhile, the city is also facing a potential power supply challenge as the Yelahanka Gas Power Plant, an important backup facility that supports peak electricity demand between December and April, has reportedly halted operations due to a gas supply crunch. The plant had been generating around 370 MW of electricity daily for the Bengaluru grid since September 2024. However, gas supplies from Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) were reportedly stopped amid disruptions linked to tensions between Iran and the United States, affecting fuel availability for the facility.