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Chennai Faces 5-Hour Power Outage on October 7th for Tangedco Maintenance
6 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Tangedco to conduct essential power infrastructure maintenance
- Outage scheduled from 9 AM to 2 PM on October 7th
- Residents across multiple Chennai neighborhoods to be affected
On October 7th, 2025, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) will implement a scheduled power outage in multiple areas of Chennai to conduct essential maintenance work on the city's power infrastructure. The electricity supply will be suspended from 9 AM to 2 PM, though Tangedco has stated that power may be restored earlier if the work concludes ahead of schedule.
This planned outage is part of Tangedco's ongoing efforts to upgrade the power distribution network and ensure smoother electricity supply in the coming months. Residents across several neighborhoods, including Pallavaram, Thirumullaivoyal, Mylapore, Poonamallee, and Avadi, are expected to be affected by the 5-hour shutdown.
Authorities have urged citizens to make necessary preparations, such as charging electronic devices, storing adequate water, and completing any electrical tasks in advance. The maintenance work aims to minimize unexpected disruptions in the future and improve the overall reliability of the power supply in Chennai.
