Tangedco, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, has officially announced a scheduled power shutdown that will impact numerous residential and institutional areas in the suburbs of Trichy. This planned disruption is set to occur on Tuesday, as part of essential maintenance activities at the Thuvakudi substation, aimed at ensuring long-term reliability and safety of the electrical infrastructure.
Details of the Power Cut and Affected Locations
The power shutdown is scheduled to take place from 9:45 AM to 4 PM on Tuesday, covering a significant duration to allow for thorough maintenance work. Residents and businesses in the specified areas are advised to prepare for the temporary outage by making necessary arrangements, such as charging essential devices and planning activities accordingly.
List of Areas to Experience Power Interruption
The following localities will be affected by the power cut, as confirmed by Tangedco:
- NIT Trichy
- Bhel township and the factory
- Bhel Nagar
- Thuvakudi
- Anna arch
- Nehru Nagar
- Asoor
- Ravuthanmedu
- AOS Nagar
- Akbar Road
- Burma Nagar
- Devarayaneri
- The government polytechnic
- M D Road
- Indra Nagar
- Poigaikudi
- Theneripatti
Purpose and Impact of the Maintenance Work
This planned maintenance at the Thuvakudi substation is crucial for upgrading and repairing electrical components to prevent future disruptions and enhance service quality. Tangedco emphasizes that such proactive measures are necessary to maintain a stable power supply across Trichy and its surrounding regions, especially as demand continues to grow.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate during this period and to report any emergencies or issues related to the power cut through official channels. The temporary inconvenience is expected to result in improved infrastructure, benefiting all stakeholders in the long run.
