Delhi Power Cut on October 31: Several Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown for Up to 8 Hours
New Delhi, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Several areas of Delhi will experience scheduled power cuts on Saturday, October 31, due to maintenance, network upgrades and other electricity infrastructure work. Power distribution companies BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and Tata Power-DDL have released their respective shutdown schedules.
Electricity supply will be disrupted in parts of East, Central, South, West, North and Outer Delhi at different times. While several BYPL areas will face outages from around 10 AM to 1:30 PM, some BRPL areas may experience interruptions until 6 PM.
Power Cut in East and Central Delhi: BYPL Areas
According to the BYPL schedule, electricity supply will be affected in Chandni Chowk, Krishna Nagar, Daryaganj, Mayur Vihar, Karkardooma, GT Road, Karawal Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Patel Nagar, Shankar Road, Vasundhara Enclave, Nand Nagri, Paharganj and Yamuna Vihar.
Most of these areas will experience power cuts between 10 AM and 1:30 PM. The scheduled timings for some locations are:
| Area | Power Cut Timing |
|---|---|
| Chandni Chowk | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Krishna Nagar | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Daryaganj | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Mayur Vihar | 10:10 AM–1:10 PM |
| Karkardooma | 10:15 AM–1:15 PM |
| GT Road | 10:15 AM–1:15 PM |
| Karawal Nagar | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Laxmi Nagar | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Patel Nagar | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Shankar Road | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Vasundhara Enclave | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Nand Nagri | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Paharganj | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Yamuna Vihar | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
Affected localities include Ballimaran, Bara Dari, Katra Baryan and Chandni Chowk; Azad Nagar and parts of Krishna Nagar; Khabas Pura, Chandni Mahal and Patodi House in the Daryaganj area; and several blocks of Himmatpuri in Mayur Vihar.
Ramesh Park, Narayan Nagar and parts of Madhu Vihar in Laxmi Nagar, as well as areas around West Patel Nagar and Jhandewalan Extension, are also included in the schedule.
BYPL has cited preventive maintenance, annual maintenance and system improvement work as the reasons for the scheduled outages.
Power Cut in South and West Delhi: BRPL Schedule
BRPL has announced power interruptions across several areas of South and West Delhi. The scheduled work will take place at different times between 10 AM and 6 PM.
Major affected areas include Janakpuri, Saket, RK Puram, Hauz Khas, New Friends Colony, Mohan Garden, Tagore Garden, Vikas Puri, Vasant Kunj, Alaknanda, Nizamuddin, Mundka, Palam, Chhatarpur, Khanpur, Nangloi, Nehru Place, Najafgarh, Sarita Vihar and Jaffarpur.
Key shutdown timings include:
| Area | Power Cut Timing |
|---|---|
| Janakpuri and Hari Nagar | 10 AM–6 PM at different locations |
| Saket and Malviya Nagar | 10:10 AM–3:10 PM |
| RK Puram and Munirka | 10 AM–4 PM at different locations |
| Vasant Kunj and Mehrauli | 10 AM–2 PM at different locations |
| Najafgarh | 10 AM–2 PM at different locations |
| Mohan Garden and Vikas Puri | 10 AM–4 PM at different locations |
| Tagore Garden | 11:10 AM–2:10 PM |
Localities such as Maya Enclave, Nanakpura, Ashok Nagar and Subhash Nagar will also be affected. Other scheduled locations include Panchsheel Park, Srinivas Puri, Vipin Garden, Khayala, Gautam Nagar, Pushpanjali Farms, Jasola Vihar, Mahavir Enclave, Mehrauli and several villages around Najafgarh.
BRPL has attributed the outages to transformer preventive maintenance, network upgrades, RMU maintenance, LT circuit work and maintenance of 11 kV feeders. Transformer replacement and tree-trimming work are also included in the schedule.
Tata Power-DDL Power Cut in North and Outer Delhi
Tata Power-DDL has also scheduled electricity interruptions in parts of North and Outer Delhi, including Model Town, Shalimar Bagh, Keshavpuram, Kirari, Narela, Mangolpuri and Badli.
The scheduled areas and timings are:
| Area | Affected Locality | Power Cut Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Model Town | Yograj Colony and Family Court area | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Shalimar Bagh | Pradhan Enclave | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Keshavpuram | C and D Blocks, Green Belt | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Shalimar Bagh | Swaroop Nagar | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Model Town | G Block | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Kirari | Inder Enclave and Agar Nagar | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Narela | Bakhtawarpur | 2 PM–4 PM |
| Mangolpuri | HGI Labour Colony and Bhalla Factory area | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Kirari | Pratap Vihar | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
| Badli | Alipur | 12 PM–3 PM |
The company has cited planned maintenance, metering work, RMU charging and electricity network projects as reasons for the scheduled shutdowns.
Prepare Before the Scheduled Power Cut
Residents and businesses in the affected areas should charge their mobile phones, laptops and other essential electronic devices before the scheduled shutdown. They should also check their inverter batteries and complete important electricity-dependent household or business work in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will there be a power cut in Delhi on October 31, 2026?
Yes. BYPL, BRPL and Tata Power-DDL have scheduled electricity shutdowns in several parts of Delhi on Saturday, October 31.
2. Which areas of East and Central Delhi will face power cuts?
Affected areas include Chandni Chowk, Krishna Nagar, Daryaganj, Mayur Vihar, Karkardooma, GT Road, Karawal Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Patel Nagar, Shankar Road, Vasundhara Enclave, Nand Nagri, Paharganj and Yamuna Vihar.
3. What are the BYPL power cut timings?
Most listed BYPL areas will face power cuts between 10 AM and 1:30 PM, with some locations having slightly different timings.
4. Which South and West Delhi areas will be affected by BRPL shutdowns?
Major affected areas include Janakpuri, Saket, RK Puram, Hauz Khas, New Friends Colony, Mohan Garden, Tagore Garden, Vikas Puri, Vasant Kunj, Alaknanda, Nizamuddin, Palam, Chhatarpur, Nangloi and Najafgarh.
5. What are the BRPL power cut timings?
The shutdowns will take place at different locations between 10 AM and 6 PM.
6. Which areas will face power cuts under Tata Power-DDL?
Parts of Model Town, Shalimar Bagh, Keshavpuram, Kirari, Narela, Mangolpuri and Badli are included in the schedule.
7. Why are electricity shutdowns being carried out?
The distribution companies have cited preventive maintenance, transformer work, network upgrades, RMU maintenance, feeder maintenance and other electricity infrastructure projects.
8. What should residents do before the power cut?
Residents should charge essential electronic devices, check inverter batteries and complete important electricity-dependent work before the scheduled shutdown.
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