Karnataka's Chitradurga To Face 3-Day Power Outage From July 10: Know Reason & Affected Areas

From July 9-12, 2025, parts of Chitradurga, Karnataka, will experience power outages due to BESCOM's infrastructure upgrades.

The shutdown, affecting areas served by Devarapura power station, is necessary for relocating electricity poles

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Several areas in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district will face a scheduled power outage from July 9 to 12, 2025, as part of infrastructure upgrades involving the relocation of electricity poles to facilitate a major road development project.

Chitradurga Power Cut 

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) issued an official statement confirming that power supply will be suspended in Nellikatte, Mathighatta, and Todaranalu—localities currently served by Devarapura power station. 

The power cut is necessary to enable the safe execution of cement concrete road-laying work along the Mathighatta–Lingadahalli stretch.

Virupakshappa, Assistant Executive Engineer at BESCOM, explained that shifting the electricity poles is essential for public safety and to ensure the road construction can proceed without electrical hazards, as per Jagran. 

For more updates, followbescom.karnataka.gov.in or @NammaBESCOM on social media.

Residents in these areas are advised to plan accordingly. 

Precautions & Things To Do During Power Cut 

With Chitradurga set to face a scheduled four-day power shutdown from July 9 to 12 due to infrastructure upgrades, residents are advised to stay prepared and make thoughtful adjustments to their routines. Before the outage, it's important to fully charge mobile phones, laptops, and power banks, and to store sufficient drinking water in bottles and containers. Flashlights, emergency lights, and inverters should be kept ready and within reach. 

During the downtime, people can make use of the power cut as an opportunity to slow down—by preparing no-cook meals like salads or sandwiches, catching up on offline reading or journaling, organising household items, or simply resting. Light activities like meditation, stretching, or storytelling with family members can help pass the time in a meaningful way. This planned shutdown may bring temporary inconvenience, but with a little planning, residents can manage it smoothly while staying safe and relaxed.