• By Nidhi Giri
  • Wed, 14 May 2025 10:20 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Chennai Power Cut: The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) has alerted of electricity shutdown in multiple areas on Thursday, May 15. There shall be a 5-hour power outage from 9 am to 2 pm in view of maintenance works. The department has however stated that supply will be resumed before 2 pm if the maintenance is completed ahead of schedule.

Chennai Power Cut Affected Areas (9 am - 2 pm)

Affected Areas In Egmore

-Part of Sydenhams Road

-Deppo Street

-PT Mudhali Street

-Part of Sami Pillai Street

-AP Road

-Hunters Lane

-General Collins Road

-Madex Street

-VV Koil Street

-Kuravan Kulam

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-Subbaha Naidu Street

-Nehru Stadium (both outdoor and indoor)

-Apparao Garden

-Periya Thambi Street

-Andiyappan Street

-Anandha Krishnan Street

-PK Mudhali Street

-Choolai Area

-KP Park Area

-Perambur Barrax Road

-Rotler Street

-Kalathiyappa Street

-Virchurmuthaiyah Street

-Daly Street

-Manickam Street

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-Part of Rengaiah Street

-Part of Astabujam Road

-Part of Raghava Street

Affected Areas In Parivakkam

-Thirukoilpaththu

-Thirumanam

-Kavalcherri

-Vayalanallur

-Sorancherri

-Oilcheri

-Chitukadu

Affected Areas In Tiruverkadu

-Therodum Veethi

-Sannadhi Street

-Ramdoss Nagar

-Chinna Koladi

-Thiruvengadam Nagar

-Anbu Nagar

-Chelliamman Nagar

-Devi Nagar

-Kaveri Nagar

-Srinivasa Nagar

-Arul Nagar

-Nadasenar Nagar

-Bharathinagar

-Lakshmi Nagar phases I and II

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TANGEDCO conducts power shutdown for maintenance purposes. During these outages, electrical staff will handle various maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs and clearing tree branches from power lines. TANGEDCO has advised people to plan their day accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.

Chennai Weather

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, Tamil Nadu will witness heavy rain activity starting May 14. Western Ghats and interior regions of the state are likely to be affected for three consecutive days. In areas like Chennai, daytime temperatures are likely to be two to three degrees Celsius above normal. Humidity will add to the discomfort. However, a slight dip in temperature is expected from May 14, Wednesday. According to RMC, pre-monsoon developments in both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are the reasons behind the rain.

Districts along the Western Ghats - including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Salem, and Tiruvannamalai are likely to receive heavy rainfall on May 14, news agency IANS reported. Showers may continue in isolated areas, especially in Tirupattur and Krishnagiri, through Thursday and Friday.