Power Supply to Be Suspended in Trichy on Saturday for Maintenance
Residents and businesses in Trichy should prepare for a temporary power outage this Saturday, as electricity supply will be suspended in numerous parts of the city. The disruption is due to scheduled maintenance work at a local substation, aimed at ensuring long-term reliability and safety of the power infrastructure.
Affected Areas and Timing
The power cut will be in effect from 9:45 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. During this period, electricity will not be supplied to a wide range of locations across Trichy. Key affected areas include:
- Central bus stand and VOC Road
- Collector Office Road and Raja Colony
- Periya Milagupaarai and Railway Junction
- Williams Road, Royal Road, and Convent Road
- Birds Road, Melapudur, and Good Shed Road
- Bharathiyar Road and Pudukottai Road
- Head Post Office and Pandamangalam
- Vayalur Road, Mettu Theru, and Walaja Bazaar
- Bankers Colony and Srinivasa Nagar
- Ramalinga Nagar, Geetha Nagar, and Ammaiyappa Nagar
- MM Nagar, Shanmuga Nagar, and Kumaran Nagar
- Renga Nagar and Uyyakondan Thirumalai
- Vasan Nagar, Kodappu, and Vekkali Amman Koil
- Fathima Nagar and Kulumani Road
- Nachiyarkoil, Ponnagar, and Karumandapam
- Selvanagar, RMS Colony, and Dheeran Nagar
- Pirattiyur and Ramji Nagar
Purpose of the Maintenance
The maintenance work at the substation is essential for upgrading equipment and conducting routine checks to prevent future power failures. Authorities have scheduled this during daytime hours to minimize inconvenience, as it is a non-peak period for many commercial activities. Residents are advised to plan accordingly, such as charging electronic devices in advance and using alternative power sources if available.
This proactive measure is part of ongoing efforts by the electricity department to enhance the grid's efficiency and reduce the risk of unscheduled outages. Similar maintenance activities are periodically conducted across Tamil Nadu to maintain high standards of power supply.
For further updates or emergencies, citizens can contact the local electricity board helpline. The power supply is expected to be restored promptly by 4:00 PM, barring any unforeseen delays.
