Bengaluru Rains Wreak Havoc: BESCOM Infrastructure Hit, 461 Poles, 77 Transformers Damaged

NewsFlash Daily™

30 April

Storm disrupts power supply across city, over 12,000 complaints received; authorities urge strict public safety amid continuing pre-monsoon rains

Bengaluru: Heavy winds and intense rainfall that lashed Bengaluru on Wednesday evening have caused widespread damage to power infrastructure, severely impacting electricity supply across multiple areas under BESCOM jurisdiction.

According to official estimates, 461 electric poles, 77 transformers, and nearly 1.8 km of power lines were damaged, with total losses pegged at Rs 87.32 lakh.

Massive Damage to Power Infrastructure

The destruction was largely caused by uprooted trees and falling branches, which crashed onto power lines and transformers during the storm, triggering outages in several parts of the city.

BESCOM officials stated that restoration work is underway in full swing, with priority given to resuming power supply in the worst-affected areas.

“The damaged infrastructure has been repaired in several areas and power supply restored on priority,” BESCOM said in an official release.

Bengaluru City Worst Hit

Within the Greater Bengaluru Area limits, 186 electric poles, 38 transformers, and 0.9 km of power lines were damaged. The financial loss in Bengaluru city alone is estimated at Rs 50.52 lakh, officials confirmed.

Over 12,000 Complaints, Rapid Response Effort

The BESCOM helpline 1912 received 12,311 complaints related to power disruptions between Wednesday evening and midnight.

Out of these, 11,859 complaints have already been resolved, indicating an accelerated response from field teams working round the clock.

Consumers have been urged to report outages through helpline numbers or WhatsApp, along with photos and location details for faster resolution.

WhatsApp Helpline Numbers for Power Complaints

Bengaluru Urban:

1. South: 8277884011
2. West: 8277884012
3. East: 8277884013
4. North: 8277884014

Other Districts:

1. Kolar: 8277884015
2. Chikkaballapur: 8277884016
3. Bengaluru Rural: 8277884017
4. Ramanagara: 8277884018
5. Tumakuru: 8277884019
6. Chitradurga: 8277884020
7. Davangere: 8277884021

Safety Advisory Issued Amid Continued Rain Threat

With pre-monsoon rains expected to continue, K. J. George has directed officials to strengthen preparedness and ensure public awareness on safety measures.

During a review meeting, the minister instructed BESCOM teams to take preventive steps to minimise outages and respond swiftly to emergencies.

“BESCOM officials must promptly resolve complaints and take precautionary measures before the monsoon to ensure an uninterrupted power supply,” said K. J. George.

Public Urged to Stay Alert

Authorities have warned citizens to avoid approaching damaged poles, transformers, or fallen wires, especially during heavy rains and winds.

Residents are advised:

• Do not stand under trees near power lines
• Avoid touching or going near leaning electric poles
• Report snapped wires immediately to BESCOM helpline