Bengaluru: Lalbagh And Surrounding Areas To Face Power Cut On November 27

Residents and shopkeepers in the Lalbagh belt of Bengaluru are gearing up for a day of inconvenience as power cuts have been scheduled for November 27. According to officials, maintenance and upgrade work on the network feeding this zone will require a full day shutdown.

Areas around Lalbagh have faced periodic outages in the past, but this particular stretch is expected to last longer and impact a wide range of neighbourhoods. With offices, commercial hubs, schools and residential blocks packed tightly around this corridor, the all-day cut is likely to affect thousands across the region.

Why the Outage Is Scheduled

Bengaluru’s old central grid continues to face pressure as the city grows. The energy demand in areas like Lalbagh, Wilson Garden,

Shantinagar and Jayanagar places a heavy load on existing infrastructure. Officials have said the November 27 shutdown is part of a larger maintenance cycle aimed at strengthening transformers, tightening cable connections and inspecting feeders that have been running close to capacity.

The work requires the complete shutdown of several lines for the safety of workers. These inspections are scheduled ahead of the year end period when load increases during events, weddings and heavy commercial activity.

Areas Likely to Be Affected

Residents living in the wider Lalbagh zone are expected to feel the impact. The outage will affect pockets around Lalbagh Road, Siddiah Road, Minerva Circle, the Double Road stretch, parts of Siddapura, Lakshmi Road, JC Road and small commercial lanes that feed into the park perimeter.

Apartments near the West Gate and East Gate of Lalbagh may also face fluctuations during the work hours. Shops along the KR Market approach road and establishments close to the Siddapura side of the garden are preparing for a full day without electricity.

These areas host everything from nurseries and flower sellers to clinics, tailoring units and eateries. Many of them rely heavily on continuous power supply for refrigeration, billing systems and daily operations. Residents who work from home or depend on internet-based tasks will have to make arrangements in advance or temporarily relocate for the day.

What Residents Can Expect Through the Day

The outage is expected to last roughly from morning to late evening. In earlier maintenance cycles, supply has been restored slightly earlier than the announced time, but officials caution that the duration may extend if internal testing identifies fresh issues.

Residents are advised to charge devices in advance, stock drinking water and avoid running appliances in the moments just before or after the outage to prevent damage due to fluctuations.

Why These Cuts Matter

Power outages in this part of Bengaluru have wider ripple effects because the zone sits between heavily commercial belts and dense residential clusters. Even a brief interruption affects traffic coordination, daily business activity and home routines. A full day cut brings additional pressure, especially for senior citizens, home bound residents and those running small scale units.

However, authorities maintain that scheduled maintenance is essential to prevent sudden breakdowns, which usually cause longer and unplanned outages. The November 27 shutdown is part of an effort to stabilise the grid for the coming months.

While the inconvenience is undeniable, residents hope the upgrade will reduce unexpected cuts later in the season. For now, planning ahead, adjusting routines and keeping devices ready is the best way to navigate the all-day outage.