Another major electricity disruption will occur in multiple areas of Bengaluru today. The Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) announced a scheduled power cut in several parts of the city on February 21, 2026, due to annual maintenance work. This power cut will last for 8 hours, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and will affect several localities under the S-7 subdivision.
BESCOM made this announcement as part of routine maintenance to improve power supply reliability and prevent unexpected outages.
Areas Affected by the Bengaluru Power Cut Today
According to BESCOM’s official notice, electricity supply interrupted in the following areas: Kempegowda Layout, Prashanthi Nagar, Hoysala Nagar, Laggere, Sunkadakatte, Andrahalli, Herohalli, Byadarahalli, Nagarabhavi 1st Stage, Mallathahalli, BDA Complex (Ward No. 208, 407), ‘2’ Sector, Annapurneshwari Nagar, Ullalu, Nagarabhavi, Kengeri, BCC Layout, and surrounding localities. Additionally, the power supply also affected in:
Attiguppe, Basaveshwaranagar, Vijayanagar, RPC Layout, Moodalapalya, Govindarajanagar, Deepanjali Nagar, Chandra Layout, Kaveri Layout, Saraswathipuram, Kamakshipalya, Srirampura, Marenahalli, Magadi Road, Sunkadakatte Industrial Area, and Nagarabhavi 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Blocks.
Why the Power Cut is Happening
BESCOM explained that the power cut is due to annual maintenance work. Planned shutdowns in Bengaluru allow for inspections of transformers, feeders, overhead lines, and other electrical infrastructure.
It ensures a reliable supply in the long run. Scheduled maintenance helps lower the risk of emergency outages, voltage fluctuations, and equipment failures.
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