Mon Jan 19 15:22:41 UTC 2026: ### Mangaluru Faces Planned Power Outages Amidst Solar Activity Concerns

The Story:
Several areas in Mangaluru will experience planned power outages on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for maintenance purposes. The outages will affect areas supplied by the 11 kV Adyar, Kannur, Tilaknagar, and Durgamahal feeders, disrupting power to residential and commercial areas for varying durations between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Key Points:

  • Power outages are scheduled for January 20, 2026, in several parts of Mangaluru.
  • Affected areas include those fed by the 11 kV Adyar, Kannur, Tilaknagar, and Durgamahal feeders.
  • The outages are planned for maintenance and will last between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for Adyar, Kannur, and Tilaknagar feeders, and between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the Durgamahal feeder.
  • Specific localities affected include Adyar, Boloor, Alake, and surrounding areas.

Critical Analysis:
The timing of these planned power outages, occurring the day after a significant X-class solar flare and CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) directed towards Earth, raises questions. While the primary article cites maintenance as the reason, the potential impact of a CME on power grids globally cannot be ignored. It’s plausible that these outages are proactive measures to mitigate potential damage from the solar event, even if not explicitly stated. Furthermore, it is worth noting that Andhra Pradesh is also discussing power tarrifs on the same day as the blackouts.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Mangaluru is experiencing scheduled power outages that will impact residential and commercial areas.
  2. The outages occur at a time when solar activity and its potential impact on power grids are a global concern.
  3. While officially for maintenance, the timing of the outages may indicate a degree of precaution related to the solar flare.
  4. It is important to investigate whether the Mangaluru power outages are related to grid instability caused by the CME.

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