Bengaluru, the city that famously refuses to chill, is about to get a mandatory break—yep, a 7-hour power cut is coming your way on June 20. If you’re already having flashbacks of childhood summer holidays (minus the biryani and watermelons), don’t worry—we’ve got you sorted. Here’s the lowdown on all the dark zones, why it’s happening, and some jugaad hacks to survive the digital apocalypse. Ready? Torch in hand, let’s go!
1. Areas Plunged into Darkness
If you’re living in Grihalakshmi Apartment, SM Road, Jalahalli Cross, or Chokkasandra, congratulations, you’ve unlocked the exclusive “no electricity” club for June 20 (check out the full list here). Maruti Layout, NTTF Circle, Ganapathi Nagar Main Road, Police Station Road, and a bunch more are joining you in the Great Bengaluru Blackout. Picture this: the whole neighborhood collectively pausing Netflix, Insta lives, and WFH hustle to channel inner zen. Candle-lit dinners, anyone? Romanticize it while you can, folks!
2. Timing is Everything
Heads up, planners and procrastinators! The blackout runs from 10 AM to 5 PM. That’s prime time for a midday nap, convincing yourself to read that dust-covered book, or finally opening that Monopoly box. Or hey, get to know your flatmates—remember them? Since Wi-Fi isn’t an option, actual socializing might just make a comeback (warning: it’s contagious).
3. Why the Blackout?
This isn’t just a test to see how long you can go without charging your phone. BESCOM is giving the city a much-needed glow-up with some hardcore maintenance work (read more here). Think of it as the classic “ghar ka renovation” but for electricity. Sure, it’s annoying now, but fewer random power cuts later means more meme-scrolling for you.
4. Survival Kit: Power Cut Edition
Step one: Charge. Every. Device. Yes, even the old one you never use. Stack up candles, flashlights, and snacks like it’s an apocalypse prep binge. Got board games? Dust ‘em off. This is OG fun—no internet required! And yes, warning to the meme addicts: your daily scroll will face some lag, so stock up on offline laughs too.
5. The Silver Lining
No electricity = no distractions. Get out, breathe actual fresh air, or, if you’re feeling fancy, chat with your neighbors (remember, humans?). It’s the perfect excuse to hit pause, sip chai, and reminisce about simpler times—like when the biggest problem was sharing the TV remote with your sibling. Sometimes, a forced digital detox is just what the doc ordered.
So, Bengaluru, while the lights may go out for a bit, let’s not let our spirits dim. Got any quirky power cut survival stories or tips? Share them in the comments below and let’s keep the conversation (and the humor) going!
