Parts of Bengaluru will experience a 12-hour power cut on Saturday, December 28, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This disruption is part of routine maintenance work being carried out by the state power department. Additionally, Karimnagar district will experience a brief power interruption for about 30 minutes due to a mock exercise conducted by Grid India between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.. The exercise aims to prepare for emergency restoration of power in case of a regional supply failure across southern states.
List of Areas Affected:
During the emergency drill, the following areas in Jagtial district will face a temporary power disruption (approximately 30 minutes) from the 220 kV Jagtial sub-station:
- Korutla
- Metpally
- Medipally
- Kathalapur
- Raikal
- Jagtial Rural
- Kodimyal
- Mallial
- Vemulawada Rural
- Gangadhara
- Ramadugu
- Choppadandi (part)
- Nandagiri feeders
This interruption is scheduled as part of a planned grid maintenance exercise to ensure that emergency restoration procedures can be tested efficiently.
Key Points to Note:
- Bengaluru power cut: 12-hour disruption (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) on December 28
- Karimnagar: Brief 30-minute interruption due to Grid India mock exercise
- Affected Areas: Jagtial district locations including Korutla, Metpally, and Raikal
Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for the power cuts and plan accordingly.
