# Scheduled power maintenance in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scheduled-power-maintenance-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-08T04:09:36.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Various regions in India have implemented scheduled power outages to facilitate infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.

In Kashmir, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) scheduled several shutdowns for 33 kV and 11 kV transmission lines affecting districts such as Srinagar, Kulgam, Baramulla, Handwara, and central Kashmir locations including Bemina and Wadwan. These outages were intended to upgrade transformers and clear lines.

In addition to Kashmir, outages were scheduled in Delhi for transformer upgrades and in Bengaluru, where maintenance on transformer bays, bus bars, and breakers affected areas near Broadway Road, Cunningham Road, and Vidhana Soudha.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Power maintenance to cause outages in Kashmir and Bengaluru

Scheduled power outages are set for various regions in Kashmir and Bengaluru due to infrastructure and line maintenance.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-maintenance-to-cause-outages-in-kashmir-and-bengaluru

### 2026-08-03: India Schedules Power Outages in Kashmir and Delhi

KPDCL will cut power in Kashmir districts from Aug 5‑10 for line maintenance, while Delhi utilities plan outages on Aug 3 in several neighborhoods for grid upgrades.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-schedules-power-outages-in-kashmir-and-delhi

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