Chennai Faces Scheduled Power Interruption in Key Industrial Zones
Residents and businesses in specific areas of Chennai's Ambattur and SIDCO industrial clusters should prepare for a temporary disruption in electricity services this Sunday. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has announced a planned power shutdown lasting five hours to facilitate essential routine maintenance work. This proactive measure is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with officials indicating that supply may be restored earlier if maintenance tasks are completed ahead of the anticipated timeline.
Detailed List of Affected Localities in Ambattur
The power suspension will impact several critical sectors within the Ambattur Industrial Estate. The designated areas include:
- New Tiny Sector
- Post Office Road 2nd and 5th Streets
- Ambit IT Park Road
- The south phase of 2nd Main Road
Specific Streets Impacted in Ambattur SIDCO Cluster
In the adjacent Ambattur SIDCO industrial area, the electricity cutoff will affect a broader range of streets and roads. The comprehensive list comprises:
- Mariamman Koil Street
- Kulakarai Street
- Kannan Koil Street
- Aavin Main Road
- EB Road 1st to 4th Streets
- North Phase 31A Road
- North Phase 12th and 13th Streets
- Korattur Tiny Sector
Official Advisory and Purpose of the Shutdown
Authorities have strongly advised all residential occupants and commercial establishments within these specified localities to meticulously plan their daily activities and operations around this scheduled interruption. Electricity department officials clarified that this shutdown is an integral component of periodic preventive maintenance initiatives. The primary objectives are to enhance overall supply reliability, ensure network safety, and preempt potential electrical failures through systematic inspection and upgrades.
This maintenance-driven power cut underscores the utility's commitment to infrastructure robustness, aiming to minimize unplanned outages in the future. While the inconvenience is acknowledged, the long-term benefits of a more stable and secure electrical grid are emphasized. Affected parties are encouraged to utilize alternative power arrangements where necessary and stay updated through official channels for any changes to the restoration schedule.
