Bengaluru's Nagarabhavi division and surrounding areas will experience a seven-hour power outage on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm. Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has scheduled the shutdown for essential infrastructure maintenance, including strengthening distribution lines and upgrading safety systems. Residents and businesses in affected localities like Manjunatha Nagar and Kalidasa Layout are advised to make prior arrangements. BESCOM states this work aims to improve long-term power supply reliability and prevent future breakdowns.