BESCOM has announced a planned power outage in Bengaluru on December 26 from 11 am to 4 pm for cable maintenance at Kattigenahalli Substation. Affected areas include North Gate, Embassy, Philips, Dwarakanagar, Babanagar, Kattigenahalli, Bagalur Cross, Manipal College, BSF, and nearby localities. Residents have been advised by authorities to plan ahead and switch off sensitive appliances.