Residents of Chennai should prepare for a significant power cut on Friday (February 13), as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) has scheduled a planned outage for today. The Chennai power cut will last for five hours to facilitate essential maintenance work on the city’s electricity network.
Chennai Power Cut: Timings
February 13 (Friday): 9 AM to 2 PM (5 hours)
However, officials have indicated that power may be restored earlier if maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.
Chennai Power Cut: List of Affected Areas
According to TANGEDCO’s maintenance schedule, several key areas in Chennai will experience the power cut. Affected residential zones include:
Iyyappanthangal Sector
- Mettu Street
- EVP Park
- Dhanalakshmi Nagar
- Subbaiah Nagar
- Balaji Avenue
- Padmavathi Nagar
- Subramani Nagar
- VGN Nagar
- Karumari Amman Nagar
Ambattur Region
- Kallikuppam
- Om Shakti Nagar
- Gangai Nagar
- Ganesh Nagar
- Part of Ambattur Service Road
Residents in these areas should be aware of the outage and take necessary precautions to minimise inconvenience during the scheduled maintenance.
Why This Scheduled Power Outage in Chennai?
The upcoming power outage is part of TANGEDCO’s routine maintenance aimed at upgrading equipment and ensuring the safety of electrical lines. Such planned shutdowns allow technicians to perform necessary repairs on transformers and substations, tasks that cannot be safely conducted while the power remains live.
The maintenance is crucial to preventing future unscheduled breakdowns, which can lead to longer outages.
Tips for Residents
To make the Chennai power outage more manageable, residents are advised to:
- Charge all essential devices, including phones and laptops, before the outage begins
- Complete any chores that require electricity prior to the outage
- Prepare backup lighting, such as candles or emergency lamps
- If working from home, plan to carry out offline tasks or reschedule meetings during the outage period
By planning ahead, residents can mitigate the impact of the power cut and ensure a smoother experience during the maintenance work.
