Bengaluru Faces Major Power Outages, Residents Demand Answers
Bengaluru Power Outage Triggers Chaos Overnight; HSR Layout, Arekere Among Areas Hit
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On May 18, several neighborhoods in Bengaluru, including HSR Layout and Arekere, experienced significant power outages lasting several hours. Frustrated residents took to social media to demand updates from the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), which assured that restoration efforts were underway amidst growing complaints about frequent disruptions.
- 01Residents in areas like HSR Layout and Arekere reported power outages lasting from 1 am to as late as 3 am on May 18.
- 02BESCOM acknowledged the complaints and escalated the issue to relevant subdivision offices, promising timely restoration.
- 03Social media platforms were flooded with complaints, highlighting ongoing frustrations over frequent power disruptions.
- 04Residents criticized BESCOM for a lack of prior notification regarding the outages.
- 05BESCOM provided multiple channels for residents to register complaints, including social media and a 24×7 helpline.
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On May 18, Bengaluru faced extensive power outages affecting numerous neighborhoods, including HSR Layout, Arekere, and Vijaya Bank Layout. Residents reported disruptions lasting several hours, with some claiming outages began as early as 9 pm the previous night. Frustrated by the lack of communication, many took to social media platforms like X and Facebook to voice their concerns and demand updates from the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM). In response, BESCOM confirmed that the issue had been escalated to the appropriate subdivision offices and assured residents that restoration work was in progress. Complaints regarding the outages highlighted ongoing frustrations over frequent power disruptions in rapidly developing areas of the city. BESCOM encouraged residents to utilize official grievance channels for quicker assistance, including social media and a dedicated 24×7 customer care helpline. The situation has drawn attention to the need for better infrastructure and communication regarding power supply issues in Bengaluru.
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Residents in affected areas may experience disruptions in daily activities, impacting work, schooling, and overall quality of life.
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