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Chennai Power Cut: Several areas across Chennai are expected to face power outages on Monday (January 19), the Tamil Nadu Electricity Generating and Distribution
Corporation (TANGEDCO) announced, stressing the essential maintenance work. The power cut will affect multiple localities across the city, lasting for five hours from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Chennai Power Cut: Timings
The Chennai power outage is set to begin at 9 AM and will conclude at 2 PM on Monday. TANGEDCO has indicated that power may be restored earlier if the maintenance tasks are completed ahead of schedule.
Chennai Power Cut: List of Affected Areas
- Chettimedu
- Kathakozhi
- Sangeetha Nagar
- Jayaraj Nagar
- Bai Nagar
- Mahaveer Estate
- Kumar Rajan Nagar
- Thirupathi Nagar
- Sundhara Vinayagar Kovil Street
- Radhakrishnan Nagar
- KVT
- Dhana Lakshmi Nagar
- Annai Nagar
- Jaya Nagar
- Santhosh Nagar and nearby areas.
Moreover, Chennai is also set to witness a power outage on January 20 (Tuesday) as announced by TANGEDCO. The affected localities on this day will include:
- Moorthy Nagar
- Vallalar Nagar
- Mullai Nagar
- Thendral Nagar
- Padmavathi Nagar
- Saraswathi Nagar
- Masilamani Nagar
- Etti Amman Nagar
- Jack Nagar
- CTH Road
- Balaji Nagar
- Kaligambal Nagar
- Sri Nagar Colony
- Thamarai Street
- Brindhavan Nagar
- Cholambedu Main Road
- Arjun Nagar
- Srinivasa Nagar Extension
- Om Sakthi Nagar
- Valarmathi Nagar
- Pachai Amman Street
- Anna Street
- TVK Street
- Redhills Main Road
- Vinayagapuram 10th Main Road
- Lenin Nagar
- Masilamani Street
- Errikarai Salai
- Vinayagar Nagar
Why Power Cuts Are Scheduled in Chennai?
These power cuts are a routine procedure aimed at maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure necessary for a reliable electricity supply. TANGEDCO routinely carries out such maintenance work to ensure the longevity and efficiency of its services. By informing residents in advance, TANGEDCO seeks to minimise disruption and encourage residents to plan their activities accordingly.
What Residents Can Do To Prepare?
With supply expected to be disrupted for up to 12 hours, residents are advised to:
- Charge phones, laptops, and power banks in advance
- Plan cooking and water storage early.
- Keep emergency lights and inverters ready.
- Avoid scheduling heavy work/online meetings during the outage window.
Moreover, residents are encouraged to stay informed about potential disruptions and to check TANGEDCO's official announcements for any updates regarding the power supply.
