Chennai to witness power cut on October 8 (Wednesday) in over 50 areas, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation announced, citing maintenance
work issues. The power outage is expected to affect several locations in Chennai, including Tambaram and Avadi. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation has urged residents to cooperate during the power cut, as it has been done for the maintenance work to ensure long-term smooth functioning.
Timings of Chennai power cut
The scheduled power cut is expected to happen from 9 am to 2 pm. The power will be restored post this afternoon.
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Areas affected by Chennai power cut
Tambaram: Selaiyur Camp Road, Velachery Main Road, Bharathi Park Street, Karnam Street, Raja Iyer Street, Matha Koil Street, Nelluramman Koil Street, Palayathan Street, New Balaji Nagar and Extension, Laura Street, Avvai Nagar, MSK Nagar, Kannan Nagar, IOB Colony, Muthaalamman Koil Street, Kumaran Street, Elangovan Koil Street, and Ponniamman Koil Street
Chitlapakkam: Chitlapakkam Main Road, Ganesh Nagar, Thirumagal Nagar, Mehta Nagar, Rajeswari Nagar, 100 Feet Road, Sundaram Colony, Chelli Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, Annai Nagar, Dhanalakshmi Nagar, Vijayalakshmi Street, and Santhanalakshmi Street
Avadi: Sivasankarapuram, Jack Nagar, Thendral Nagar, Padmavathi Nagar, Moorthy Nagar, Ravindra Nagar, Sri Nagar Colony, Mullai Kurinji Street, Chozhan Nagar, CTH Road, Kavarapalayam, Sindhu Nagar, Dhanalakshmi Nagar, MRF Nagar, Nasser Main Road, and Moses Street
The residents are advised to either schedule their important activities before or after the power cut. Moreover, prepare inverters, generators, or power banks if available for backup during the outage. It is also advised to have battery-operated lights or torches easily accessible, especially in homes with children or elderly members.