• By Nidhi Giri
  • Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:25 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Chennai Power Cut: TANGEDCO has announced electricity cuts in multiple areas on Friday, June 6. The supply will be disrupted for 5 hours, from 9 am to 2 pm in view of maintenance work. Power shall be restored if the works are completed ahead of schedule. Residents are advised to plan their day accordingly.

Chennai Power Cut Affected Areas

Affected Areas In Red Hills: Sholavaram, part of Sothuperumbedu, part of Karanodai, Orakkadu Road, Kottaimedu Periya Colony, Sembulivaram.

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Affected Areas In Mogappair: Padi TVS Colony, TVS Nagar, TVS Avenue, Radial House, Jeevan Bheema Nagar, Sivan Koil, Padavattamman Koil Street, Vallalar Street, as per a DT Next report.

In another update, to improve aviation safety, the Chennai International Airport has introduced 30 new devices known as "thunder booms" to deter birds from critical runway areas. This initiative aims to mitigate the growing threat of bird strikes, which can severely disrupt flight operations and endanger aircraft.

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With more than 470 flight movements handled daily across its two runways, Chennai airport is among the busiest in the country. However, its proximity to the Adyar River and nearby forested areas has led to frequent bird activity in and around the airfield, posing a recurring hazard to incoming and outgoing flights.

Until recently, airport authorities relied on the use of firecrackers to disperse birds. While the loud noises temporarily startled birds away from the runway vicinity, the method proved only partially effective and carried significant downsides, including fire risks and environmental pollution.