In response to information uploaded on the Bangalore Electrical energy Provide Firm Restricted (BESCOM) web site, Bengaluru metropolis is about to see some energy outages this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, i.e. October 8 and 9.
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Works to be undertaken by the electrical energy board embody charging of 11 kilovolts (KV) overhead to underground cable works, feeder upkeep works, jungle chopping, offering extra energy transformers, quarterly upkeep work and inspecting the situation of present gear, amongst others.
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The BESCOM schedules a number of restore and upkeep works each month, together with greater tasks similar to shifting of all overhead cables underground, which has been delayed as a result of rain within the metropolis. The electrical energy board cuts energy provide in some areas of Bengaluru continuously in a bid to complete these lengthy overdue tasks.
BESCOM might be working throughout a pair divisions this weekend as extra works are scheduled throughout this time when most staff log out from work and the load on the grid might be lighter. Many of the outages may happen between 10 am and 4 pm.
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October 8, Saturday
BESCOM division affected is Ramanagara with works undertaken beneath the Bidadi sub-division.
Areas affected are – Billekempanahalli, Maruthinagara, Beemenahalli, Ningaianadoddi, Rangegowdanadoddi, Lakshmisagara.
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October 9, Sunday
BESCOM division affected is Ramanagara with works undertaken beneath the Bidadi sub-division.
KIADB 1st part industrial space might be affected.