Chennai Power Shutdown On May 9: Parts Of City To Experience 8 Hours Outage
Chennai Power Shutdown: TANGEDCO has assured that power supply will be restored before 5:00 p.m. if maintenance is completed ahead of schedule.
The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced a scheduled power outage in several areas of Chennai on Friday, May 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The interruption is reportedly necessary to facilitate essential maintenance work on the distribution network.
Chennai Power Shutdown: Areas Affected
Pattabiram (entire area)
CTH Road
Thiruvalluvar Nagar
Kakkanji Nagar
Chathiram
Kamarajapuram
Chozhan Nagar
Iyyapan Nagar
VGV Nagar
Kannapalayam
Dhanalakshmi Nagar
VGN Phase 2 to 7
Melpakkam
TANGEDCO has assured that power supply will be restored before 5:00 p.m. if maintenance is completed ahead of schedule. The utility also emphasized that essential services will be monitored to minimize disruptions.
Precautions
Residents are urged to take the following steps to manage the outage, especially given the ongoing summer heat. Charge essential electronic devices like phones, power banks, and laptops in advance. Store adequate water, particularly in homes dependent on electric pumps. Unplug sensitive electrical appliances to avoid damage from possible voltage fluctuations.
Avoid overloading inverters by limiting the use of high-wattage appliances. Keep perishable food items in coolers or limit refrigerator door openings to preserve temperature. Have emergency contact numbers for TANGEDCO and local electricians readily available. Power cuts were previously observed on Thursday in Ramapuram, Melur, and Mylapore, as part of ongoing maintenance across Chennai. TANGEDCO continues to thank the public for their cooperation and encourages citizens to stay prepared and safe during scheduled maintenance periods.
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