Delhi Power Cut on November 16: Check Areas Facing Electricity Shutdown and Timings
New Delhi, November 15, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Several areas of Delhi will face temporary power cuts on November 16 due to scheduled maintenance work by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL). The affected divisions include Palam, Chhatarpur, Hauz Khas, Alaknanda, Janakpuri, Tagore Garden, Jaffarpur, Mundka, New Friends Colony, Mohan Garden, Nangloi, Khanpur, Uttam Nagar, Nehru Place, Vasant Kunj, Saket, Punjabi Bagh and Nizamuddin.
According to BRPL’s official maintenance shutdown schedule, electricity supply will be interrupted in different areas at varying times. Most shutdowns are scheduled between 11 am and 2 pm or between 11 am and 1 pm. Some areas will face outages outside these time slots.
Delhi Power Cut on November 16: Area-Wise Schedule
The following localities are listed in BRPL’s maintenance schedule for November 16, 2026:
| Division | Time | Affected areas |
|---|---|---|
| Palam | 2 pm–4 pm | Mahavir Enclave Part 2, Mahavir Enclave |
| Chhatarpur | 11:11 am–2:11 pm | Sultanpur, Jaunapur Village, Radhey Mohan Drive, DLF Farms, Gadaipur |
| Hauz Khas | 11:11 am–1:11 pm | Gautam Nagar |
| Alaknanda | 11 am–2 pm | Nilgiri Apartment |
| Janakpuri | 11 am–2 pm | Narang Colony, Chander Nagar, Janakpuri |
| Janakpuri | 11 am–1 pm | Block 4, Ashok Nagar |
| Tagore Garden | 11 am–2 pm | Sant Nagar, Chaukhandi, Vishnu Garden |
| Tagore Garden | 11 am–2 pm | Block RG, Raghubir Nagar, Tagore Garden Extension |
| Jaffarpur | 11 am–1 pm | Block D, Bangali Colony, Naveen Palace, Jharoda Kalan |
| Mundka | 11 am–2 pm | Mundka Industrial Area, Mundka |
| Mundka | 11 am–1 pm | Mundka Industrial Area |
| New Friends Colony | 11 am–2 pm | Canal Colony, Okhla |
| Mohan Garden | 11 am–2 pm | Block R, Mohan Garden, Razapur Khurd |
| Alaknanda | 11 am–2 pm | Gangotri Enclave, W-Block, GK-2 |
| Nangloi | 11 am–2 pm | Block GH-8, Paschim Vihar |
| Janakpuri | 11 am–1 pm | DDU Hospital No. 1 |
| Mohan Garden | 11 am–1 pm | Nawada Extension, Nawada |
| Khanpur | 11 am–2 pm | Khanpur Village |
| Khanpur | 11 am–2 pm | Block C, Devli, Sangam Vihar |
| Uttam Nagar | 11 am–2 pm | Anup Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Bindapur |
| Mundka | 11 am–2 pm | Mundka Extension |
| Nangloi | 11 am–2 pm | Chander Vihar |
| Nehru Place | 11 am–1 pm | Block C, Greater Kailash-I, Greater Kailash |
| Palam | 11 am–2 pm | Sector 23, Dwarka |
| Uttam Nagar | 11 am–2 pm | Old Janki Puri, Bindapur |
| Mundka | 11 am–1 pm | Mundka Industrial Area |
| Nehru Place | 11 am–12:30 pm | Block D, East of Kailash |
| Janakpuri | 11 am–1 pm | Block C, Khajan Basti, Mayapuri Industrial Area Phase II, Mayapuri |
| Mohan Garden | 11 am–2 pm | Block H, Bhagwati Garden, Nawada |
| Vasant Kunj | 11 am–12:30 pm | Slash Pur Village, Palam Farms |
| Palam | 11 am–2 pm | Block D, Palam Extension |
| Alaknanda | 11 am–2 pm | Tughlakabad Extension |
| Saket | 11 am–2 pm | Block D, Paryavaran Complex, Sainik Farm |
| Nangloi | 11 am–2 pm | Block C, Kamruddin Nagar |
| Punjabi Bagh | 11 am–2 pm | Block B-3, Paschim Vihar |
| Palam | 11 am–2 pm | Block C, Vinodpuri, Vijay Enclave, Mahavir Enclave |
| Uttam Nagar | 11 am–2 pm | Block E, Param Puri |
| Chhatarpur | 11 am–12 noon | Adarsh Enclave, Aya Nagar Extension, Aya Nagar |
| Nangloi | 11 am–2 pm | Block B, Jawalapuri, Paschim Vihar |
| Janakpuri | 11 am–2 pm | Shiv Nagar, Khanpur |
| Janakpuri | 11 am–2 pm | Durga Vihar, Devli, Sangam Vihar |
| Vasant Kunj | 11 am–2 pm | Police Colony, Mehram Nagar |
| Chhatarpur | 11 am–1 pm | Pockets B, C and D of Dr Ambedkar Colony, Mittal Garden, Sainik Farm, Butterfly Park, Qila Rai Pithora |
| Nizamuddin | 10 am–1 pm | Block J, Lajpat Nagar-II, Lajpat Nagar |
| Saket | 10 am–1 pm | New Colony, Khidki Extension, Malviya Nagar |
| Jaffarpur | 10 am–12 noon | Samazpur Khalsa |
| Hauz Khas | 10 am–12 noon | Block B, Katwaria Sarai |
Note: The schedule above follows the area and timing details provided in the BRPL shutdown list. Some entries have overlapping division names or locality details. Consumers should check the official BRPL schedule for their specific connection and feeder.
How Long Will the Power Cut Last?
Most affected localities will face scheduled shutdowns between 11 am and 2 pm or 11 am and 1 pm.
Other timings mentioned in the schedule include:
- 10 am to 12 noon
- 10 am to 1 pm
- 11 am to 12 noon
- 11 am to 12:30 pm
- 11:11 am to 1:11 pm
- 11:11 am to 2:11 pm
- 2 pm to 4 pm
The duration will depend on the maintenance work planned for each area.
What Maintenance Work Will Be Carried Out?
BRPL will undertake several technical maintenance activities during the scheduled shutdown. These include:
- Preventive maintenance of transformers
- High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) maintenance
- Ring Main Unit (RMU) maintenance
- Low Tension (LT) circuit repairs
- Maintenance of 11 kV feeders
- Tree trimming near power lines
The work is intended to strengthen the electricity distribution network and improve the reliability of power supply.
What Should Consumers Do Before the Power Cut?
Residents of the affected areas should complete essential household tasks before the scheduled shutdown. These include filling water tanks, washing clothes and completing other activities that require electricity.
Consumers should also avoid switching on heavy electrical appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners and water pumps immediately after power is restored. Waiting until the supply stabilises can help protect appliances from possible voltage fluctuations.
FAQs
1. Will there be a power cut in Delhi on November 16, 2026?
Yes. BRPL has scheduled maintenance-related power shutdowns in several parts of Delhi on November 16.
2. Which areas will be affected by the Delhi power cut?
The listed areas include Palam, Chhatarpur, Hauz Khas, Alaknanda, Janakpuri, Tagore Garden, Mundka, Okhla, Mohan Garden, Nangloi, Khanpur, Uttam Nagar, Nehru Place, Saket, Vasant Kunj and other localities.
3. What are the main power-cut timings?
Most shutdowns are scheduled between 11 am and 2 pm or 11 am and 1 pm. Some areas have different timings.
4. Will Sangam Vihar face a power cut?
Yes. Block C in Devli, Sangam Vihar, is included in the schedule from 11 am to 2 pm. Durga Vihar in Devli, Sangam Vihar, is also listed for the same period.
5. Will Dwarka be affected by the power shutdown?
Sector 23, Dwarka, is listed under the Palam division for a shutdown from 11 am to 2 pm.
6. Why is BRPL carrying out maintenance work?
The work includes transformer maintenance, HVDS and RMU maintenance, LT circuit repairs, 11 kV feeder maintenance and tree trimming.
7. How can consumers check whether their locality is affected?
Consumers should consult the official BRPL maintenance shutdown schedule and check the details for their locality and feeder.
8. What precautions should residents take during the power cut?
Residents should complete electricity-dependent household tasks beforehand and avoid immediately switching on heavy appliances after power supply is restored.