Chennai Power Shutdown February 26, 2025: Over 40 Localities To Face Scheduled Power Outage

The affected Power Shutdown areas in Chennai include prominent localities such as Saidapet West, Egmore, Arumbakkam, Red Hills, Mahalingapuram, and Shanti Colony.

Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to plan accordingly to minimize inconvenience during the outage.

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Chennai Power Shutdown February 26, 2025: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has announced a scheduled five-hour power outage in over 40 areas of Chennai on Wednesday, February 26, due to maintenance activities. The power disruption, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri, will last from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Affected areas include Saidapet West, Egmore, Red Hills, Shanti Colony, Mahalingapuram, and Arumbakkam. 

The affected areas include prominent localities such as Saidapet West, Egmore, Arumbakkam, Red Hills, Mahalingapuram, and Shanti Colony. Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to plan accordingly to minimize inconvenience during the outage.

List of Affected Areas and Streets

Saidapet West:

Gangai Amman Koil Street

V.O.C. Block

Murasoli Maran Street

Jyothi Ramalinga Nagar

Ponniyakodi Street

Jones Road

Gandhi Street

Valluvar Street

Muruhurai Salai

Egmore:

Part of PCO Road

Parts of Gandhi Irvin Road

Arumbakkam:

MMDA Colony

Aminjikkarai

NM Road

Mehta Nagar

Railway Colony

Collectorate Colony

Vada Agaram

Azad Nagar

MH Colony

Choolaimedu

Vadapalani

Red Hills:

Lakhmipuram

Konimedu

Eswaran Nagar

Ellamman Nagar

Gandhi Nagar

TH Road

Mahalingapuram:

VK High Road

North, South, East, and West Mada Streets

Senoy Road

Kotheri Road

Jayalakshmipuram

Appu Street

Shanti Colony:

Part of Shenoy Nagar

Aminjikkarai

Anna Nagar East

Shanti Colony

Parts of Arumbakkam

The TNEB has assured residents that the maintenance work is essential for improving the power infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply in the future. While the outage may cause temporary inconvenience, the long-term benefits of upgraded infrastructure are expected to enhance the reliability of power distribution in the city.

However, TNEB has assured that supply will be restored earlier if the maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.

Residents are encouraged to stay updated through official TNEB channels and prepare for the scheduled outage by charging essential devices and making alternative arrangements if necessary.