Chennai Power Cut February 22: Several areas across Chennai will face a scheduled power cut on Sunday (February 22), the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) said, affecting electricity for five hours. The outage will last from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM IST, as part of routine maintenance work across various substations and feeder lines.
Chennai Power Cut: Timings
Sunday (February 22) – 9 AM to 2 PM (5 hours)
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Chennai Power Cut: Affected Areas List
Residents in the following zones will experience a temporary suspension of power:
Ambattur Industrial Estate: 1st Main Road, 3rd Street, Post Office Road South Phase Sector 1, MTH Road, 3rd Main Road.
Ambattur Sidco: 5th Street, Yadhava Street, EB Road, Grammam Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street of Sector 3 North phase.
Why Power Cuts Are Necessary?
The planned power outage is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electrical supply system. TANGEDCO aims to inspect power lines, upgrade equipment, and repair faulty components. Such maintenance is essential to enhance the long-term reliability of power supply and minimise unexpected disruptions.
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Preparation Tips for Residents
Residents are encouraged to prepare for the outage by taking the following steps:
- Charge phones, laptops, and power banks in advance
- Store water if relying on electric pumps
- Plan work and household chores around the outage hours
- Keep emergency lights or backup power sources ready
This scheduled maintenance is not an emergency cut and will only affect specific localities, rather than the entire city. TANGEDCO has indicated that power may be restored earlier than planned if maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.
