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Bengaluru, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Expect daytime maintenance shutdowns on select BESCOM feeders, with staggered bands common across recent advisories. Most works fall in late‑morning to afternoon slots, typically four to seven hours. Live lists usually publish early on BESCOM’s helpline X handle and outage apps, then refresh by midday for additions or rollbacks.
Recent patterns show recurring maintenance in northern and southern belts, including RMV–Malleswaram and Kanakapura Road clusters, served through 10:00–17:00 or 11:00–16:00 windows. These were feeder or substation works, not emergency load‑shedding. Today’s exact clusters will firm up on the official channels noted below; check before planning lifts, pumps, or medical devices.
Bengaluru power cut today: BESCOM shutdown timing bands
Typical maintenance slots vary by feeder and upstream KPTCL work. Shorter four‑hour bands like 10:00–14:00 appear for targeted bay or breaker jobs; longer six‑to‑seven‑hour bands like 10:00–17:00 or 11:00–17:00 accompany broader substation maintenance. Expect feeder‑wise restoration within the window rather than a single citywide switch‑on time. Keep devices charged and schedule pumping before these bands.
BESCOM shutdown: live status check and helplines
Start with the helpline’s X feed; its bio states, “All scheduled & unscheduled power interruptions will be posted here.” Track real‑time tickets on the BESCOM Mithra app, and cross‑check Urja Mitra’s national dashboard for utility‑submitted schedules. If unsure, call 1912. Use WhatsApp 9449844640 or SMS 9480816108–119 for quick complaints and updates.
If restoration slips 30–60 minutes beyond the announced window, raise a ticket and note the number. Escalate with your subdivision’s Assistant Executive Engineer contacts from BESCOM’s directory pages, or reach the Bengaluru control room at 080‑22873333. Keep the feeder name handy from SMS/app alerts to speed triage, and photograph hazards while reporting.
Rain‑related faults often prolong repairs on tree‑lined or water‑logged stretches; BESCOM has urged WhatsApp and social channels during heavy call loads in rain. If skies open today, expect rolling updates and revised ETAs. We’ll refresh this brief around midday as shutdowns are added or rolled back across divisions; recheck before afternoon commutes.