Bhopal will face scheduled power cuts in nearly 50 areas on Friday due to maintenance work by the electricity department. The outages will range from 1 to 6 hours across different parts of the city. Key residential colonies, townships, and commercial areas will be affected, including Rohit Nagar, Bairagarh Road, CI Park, Sankhedi, Rajharsh, Banskhedi, and Mendora.
The maintenance work is expected to cause temporary disruptions in electricity supply, impacting daily routines. Residents are advised to plan accordingly.
People are advised to charge devices, fill water tanks, and plan work around the outage schedule. The power company says this is part of routine maintenance to improve service
Areas and timings of power cuts
| Time | Affected Areas |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Tulsi Complex, Crystal Campus, Abhinav Homes, Sai Colony, Suraj Kunj, and nearby areas |
| 9:30 am – 2:30 pm | Danish Hills View Township, Sagar Green Hills, Amarnath Colony, Sarvadharma D Sector, CI Park, Sainath Colony, AG Classes, Netaji Hills |
| 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Dairy State, Om Nagar, Seven Nagar, Halalpur Bus Stand, Bairagarh Road, RK Residency, City Walk, Bisankhedi Khurd, Sharda Vihar, Kerwa Pump, Mendora, Agricultural Institute |
| 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Rigaria Colony, Prem Kuti, Gurbaksh Ki Talaiya |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Hathaikheda, Rishipuram, IVRI Colony, Corporate Colony, Gupta Colony, Press Colony |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Sankhedi, Siddhi Saffron City, Rajharsh A Sector, Banskhedi, City Vistar Colony |
| 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Rohit Nagar, Rudraksh Park Colony, Akriti Enclave |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Laxmi Nagar, Sundar Nagar, Rajat Nagar, Vivekanand Colony, Kalpana Nagar |
The electricity department has urged residents to plan ahead. Charge your devices. Store enough water. Complete important tasks before the outage. Power is expected to be restored as per the schedule. If it gets delayed, contact your local electricity office for updates.
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