Karnataka daylong power cuts return, more so on weekends

BENGALURU: It is just the beginning of summer and already, Bengaluru is experiencing power cuts stretching for an entire day, especially during weekends. There is more pain to come as Bescom officials said that scheduled and unscheduled power cuts in different areas will continue for another six to eight months as they are racing against a deadline to shift all overhead cables underground before the onset of monsoon.

The power supply company is resorting to power cuts despite the state reporting surplus production of power. While the work continues during the week, the major part is taken up during weekends leading to power cuts from 10 am to 7 pm, they explained.