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A scheduled power outage is set to take place across several parts of Chennai on Saturday, 1 February 2026, as electricity authorities carry out routine maintenance and repair work on the distribution network. Advance notices have been issued to help residents, commuters and visitors plan their day accordingly.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Saturday, 1 February 2026
- Scheduled Outage Window: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The power supply is expected to be restored before 2:00 PM if the maintenance work is completed earlier.
This temporary shutdown is part of regular maintenance efforts designed to improve the reliability and safety of Chennai's electricity network.
Areas Affected Today
Several localities in and around Chennai are likely to face a temporary disruption of electricity supply during the maintenance window.
These include major zones such as:
Chembarambakkam
- Nazarathpet
- Meppur
- Varatharajapuram
- Bangalore Trunk Road
- Part of Chembarambakkam
- Thirumazhisai
- Malayambakkam
- Agarammel
Thiruverkadu
- Koladi Road
- Anbu Nagar
- Mahalakshmi Nagar
- Devi Karumariamman Nagar
- Annai Abirami Nagar
- Therodum Veethi
- Krishna Nagar
- Chelliamman Nagar
- Devi Nagar
- Senthil Nagar
- Srinivasan Nagar
Kodungaiyur
- Andal Nagar
- Annaitherasa Nagar
- Iswarya Nagar
- Sannathi Manali Road
- Lakshmi Amman Nagar (1st to 3rd Street)
- Thendral Nagar (1st to 8th Street)
- Vedantha Murugappan Street
- Annai Avenue (1st to 3rd Street)
- SR Nagar
- Vijaya Lakshmi Nagar
- Badragiri Nagar
- Raghavendra Nagar
- Ganesh Nagar
- Suganthammal Nagar
- Balaji Nagar
- Sakthi Nagar
(and other adjoining blocks)
These are the main localities expected to experience scheduled outages. Final lists may vary slightly depending on the progress of maintenance and local announcements by the electricity authorities.
Why This Power Cut Is Happening
According to maintenance advisories, the temporary power suspension is due to planned inspection, servicing and repair work on local electrical lines, transformers and distribution infrastructure. These activities are essential to:
- Reduce the risk of unexpected outages later
- Improve load handling capacity
- Strengthen local power infrastructure for consistent supply
While such outages can be inconvenient, they help avoid larger disruptions by addressing issues proactively.
Tips for Residents & Travellers
Here are some ways to manage your day around the outage:
- Charge essential devices (phones, power banks, laptops) before 9:00 AM
- Plan power-dependent chores such as laundry, cooking or office work outside the outage window
- If working remotely, consider offline tasks during the downtime or visit cafés/locations with backup power
- Keep backup lighting like torches or lamps handy
- Stay updated with any changes in timing through local announcements
Advanced planning can help minimise inconvenience during the scheduled outage.
Quick Summary
- Scheduled power cut in Chennai on 1 February 2026
- Timings: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (may end earlier)
- Affected zones include Chembarambakkam, Thiruverkadu and Kodungaiyur, among others
- Outage is due to routine maintenance work on the power network
