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Chennai Localities Face Power Outages as TANGEDCO Upgrades Infrastructure

The maintenance aims to modernize aging equipment to improve future supply reliability.

Chennai power cut on June 19 (Image: Canva)
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Overview

  • The power cut is in effect from 9 AM and is slated to end by 2 PM or earlier if work finishes ahead of schedule.
  • More than 35 areas across the city are affected, including Madambakkam, Kovilambakkam, Pallavaram East, Perungalathur, Chitlapakkam and Nehru Nagar.
  • Specific localities such as Noothenchery, Megala Nagar, Chromepet Salai and sections of Velachery Road are without power.
  • TANGEDCO officials say the shutdown is essential to strengthen the distribution network and boost long-term service stability.
  • Residents are urged to plan around the outage and follow official TANGEDCO channels for real-time restoration updates.