Chennai Power Cut On May 27: Teynampet, Poes Garden Among Key Areas To Face Outage

Power supply will be suspended in several Chennai areas on May 27 due to maintenance work, with restoration expected by 2 pm.

By : Bharathi SP | Updated at : 26 May 2026 02:25 PM (IST)

Chennai Power Cut On May 27 Shutdown Teynampet Poes Garden Among Key Areas To Face Outage Chennai Power Cut On May 27: Teynampet, Poes Garden Among Key Areas To Face Outage

After the power shutdown in Chennai, electricity supply is expected to be restored by around 2 pm once the maintenance work is completed.

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Residents advised to prepare for power suspension until 2 pm.

Residents in several parts of Chennai will experience scheduled power cuts on Wednesday, May 27, as the Electricity Board undertakes routine maintenance work aimed at improving uninterrupted power supply across the city. According to the official announcement, electricity will be temporarily suspended in multiple neighbourhoods under the Teynampet zone while maintenance activities such as repair and replacement of electrical lines are carried out.

The Electricity Board stated that supply is expected to be restored by around 2 pm once the work is completed.

Power Shutdown Announced

The scheduled maintenance will affect several prominent residential and commercial localities in central Chennai.

Areas expected to face power cuts include:

Poes Garden
TV Road
Jayammal Road
Ilango Road
Boise Road
Rajakrishna Road
Elthams Road
Periyar Road
Kamarajar Road
Kamarajar Street
Seethammal Colony
K.P. Dasan Road
Bharathiyar Street

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The Electricity Board also announced that the following areas and nearby localities would be affected during the maintenance period:

Bhaktavasalam Street
Parthasarathy Pettai
Appadurai Street
DTK Road
Cathedral Road
J.J. Road
Parthasarathy Garden
KR Road areas
Kerouac Avenue
SSI Road
HD Raja Street
Anna Salai area
Venus Colony
Murrays Gate Road and surrounding neighbourhoods

Maintenance Work Part Of Monthly Power Upgrade

The Electricity Board said the shutdown forms part of its regular rotational maintenance programme carried out every month to strengthen electricity infrastructure and reduce unexpected disruptions.

Officials noted that works such as replacing aging cables, repairing transmission lines, and upgrading electrical systems are necessary to ensure stable power supply, especially during periods of increased electricity demand.

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Consumers residing in the affected areas have been advised to plan their activities accordingly and take necessary precautions during the scheduled shutdown window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this power cut a one-time event or part of a regular schedule?

This shutdown is part of a regular rotational maintenance program carried out every month to strengthen the electricity infrastructure.

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