Residents in several key localities of Chennai should prepare for a planned power interruption this Friday. The electricity supply will be suspended for maintenance work in and around the Valasaravakkam and Porur regions for a duration of five hours.
Timing and Duration of the Power Shutdown
The scheduled power cut is set for Friday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This five-hour window will allow the state power utility, Tangedco, to carry out essential maintenance and system upgrade work on the local grid. Such planned outages are crucial for preventing unplanned failures and ensuring long-term supply stability.
Complete List of Affected Localities
The power suspension will impact a wide range of neighborhoods. Citizens are advised to plan their day accordingly and ensure necessary preparations, like charging essential devices beforehand.
Areas in Valasaravakkam
The following areas under the Valasaravakkam zone will experience the power outage:
- Virugambakkam
- Alwarthiru Nagar
- Suresh Nagar
- Kaikan Kuppam
- VOC Street
- Bharathi Colony
- Arcot Road
- East Kamakodi Nagar
- Thiruvalluvar Street
- SVS Nagar
- Chowdry Nagar
- Indira Nagar
- Mosque Street
- Periyar Nagar
- Meenakshiamman Nagar
- Lakshmi Nagar
Areas in Porur
Similarly, residents in these parts of Porur should brace for the temporary electricity cut:
- Nanbargal Nagar
- Rajeshwari Nagar
- Vaithi Nagar
- Pari Garden
- Royal City
- Malayambakkam
- Pillaiyar Kovil Street
- Rahamath Nagar
- Sakthi Nagar
- LKB Nagar
- Vasanthapuri
- SP Avenue
- Devadoss Nagar
- Sumithra Nagar
- Rukmani Nagar
Advice for Residents and Expected Impact
Authorities have urged citizens to treat this as an official notification. The planned power shutdown in Chennai is a routine but necessary procedure for infrastructure upkeep. Residents, especially those working from home or with medical dependencies on electricity, are advised to make alternative arrangements. Traffic signals in the affected zones might also rely on generators, so commuters should exercise caution.
While the temporary inconvenience is acknowledged, such maintenance work is vital for preventing larger, unscheduled outages, especially during the upcoming summer months when power demand peaks. The supply is expected to be restored by 2:00 pm on Friday, barring any unforeseen technical complications.
