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A scheduled power outage will affect more than 35 areas across Bhopal on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, due to ongoing electricity maintenance and infrastructure work. According to the electricity department, supply will be disrupted for 4 to 6 hours across different localities, with timings varying by area.
The maintenance work, which includes line repairs, upgrades, and metro-related work in select zones, will impact both old and new parts of the city. Residents are advised to plan their day accordingly, as key residential and commercial areas will face temporary outages.
Area-wise Power Cut Schedule (April 21, 2026)
| TIME | AFFECTED AREAS |
| 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Old PHQ Rustam Complex Red Parade Surrounding area |
| 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Shirdipuram Ganpati Enclave Signature Crown Bhumika Residency Fine Enclave Mansarovar School area Sagar Kunj Bima Kunj Banjari Sector A Quality Homes Kanhakunj Colony Misrod Village Shriram Colony Sneha Nagar Mohini Deep Ranjit Farm Gayatri Vihar Phase-3 Surrounding areas |
| 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Fracture Hospital area E-3, E-4, E-5 Arera Colony Nalanda School area Number 10 Market Harikrishna Market Aditya Avenue Garden Estate Suvidha Vihar Suraj Nagar Data Colony Lake Parallel Garden Colonel's Corner Hotel Management area Katara Village & Katara Village Tapping (limited DTR impact) Surrounding areas |
| 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Punjabi Bagh Gurunanak Pura Surjeet Auto Om Auto Bagh Farhat Afza Aishbagh Janta Quarters Surrounding areas |
Why the Power Cut?
The outage is part of planned maintenance work being carried out by the city's electricity department. This includes:
- Repair and strengthening of power lines
- Infrastructure upgrades
- Localised technical work (including metro-related work in select pockets)
What Residents Should Know
- Power cuts will last 4 to 6 hours depending on the area
- Some locations may experience extended outages up to 6-7 hours
- Essential services and businesses in affected zones may face disruptions
- Residents are advised to complete important tasks in advance
Final Note
With multiple high-density residential zones like Arera Colony, Misrod, Katara, and Aishbagh affected, the outage is expected to have a noticeable impact on daily routines across Bhopal. However, as this is a scheduled maintenance activity, normal power supply is expected to resume once the work is completed.
