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The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced a planned power cut in Chennai today, Thursday, 22 January 2026, as part of routine maintenance and electrical infrastructure work. The scheduled outage is expected to impact several neighbourhoods across the city during the daytime, potentially affecting daily routines, work-from-home arrangements, and essential services.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
- Scheduled Hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Reason: Maintenance work and infrastructure upgrades being carried out by TANGEDCO to improve system reliability and prevent unplanned breakdowns.
Electricity is usually restored earlier if the maintenance work finishes ahead of schedule, but residents should plan assuming the outage will last the full window.
Areas Affected in Chennai
According to official schedules and local reports, more than 50 locations across Chennai will see temporary power suspension today. Key regions include parts of:
Ambattur Sector
- Ramapuram, Varadarajapuram
- Teachers Colony
- Puzhal, MTH Road
- Sivananda Nagar, Annai Sathya Naga
- MKB Nagar, Kamarajapuram
- Vanagaram Road, VGN Shanthi Nagar
- Thiruvengada Nagar, Cholapuram
- Ambattur OT, Venkatapuram
- Krishnapuram, Paruthipakkam
Madhavaram & Surroundings
- Vadaperumbakkam
- V.S. Mani Nagar
- KVT Garden
- Secretariat Colony
- Masilamani Nagar
- Tidel Nagar
- Lorry Parking Yard
- Andal Nagar
- Abdul Kalam Nagar
- Krishna Nagar
- India Gate Road
- Kothari Road
- Tirupati Devasthanam Nagar
- Yusaf Colony, Kanna Nagar
- Samuvel Nagar Extension
- Saraswathi Nagar
- Kandaswamy Naga
- Chinna Thoppu
- Ranga Garden
- Anbu Valarmathi Nagar
- T.G. Sami Nagar
- Sumangali Nagar
- Vinayagapuram
Kundrathur Belt
- Madha Hospital area
- Kuyavar Street
- Thandalam
- Alex Nagar
- Bharathi Nagar
- Chandrasekarapuram
- Mudaliyar Street
- Everest Garden
- Sadhanandapuram
(Note: This list covers major localities; adjoining streets linked to the same power feeders may also face temporary outages.)
What Residents & Travellers Should Know
Planned outages like today's are common in Chennai as TANGEDCO conducts maintenance to keep the distribution network stable. However, temporary suspensions can affect daily life; especially for students studying at home, professionals working remotely, travellers staying in local accommodations, and businesses relying on uninterrupted power.
Here are a few practical tips:
- Charge devices beforehand: Phones, laptops, power banks
- Plan essential chores: Avoid heavy appliance use during outage hours
- Work-from-home contingency: Use offline tasks during power suspension
- Check backup availability: Hotels and cafés with generators may be more comfortable during the outage window
Planned outages like this are usually communicated in advance through official TANGEDCO notifications and local electricity boards, and residents are advised to check updates from the authority if needed.
Why Scheduled Power Cuts Happen
Temporary power shutdowns are often carried out to:
- Inspect and upgrade substations and feeder lines
- Improve safety and prevent sudden breakdowns
- Strengthen grid infrastructure for long-term reliability
These maintenance works are essential to reduce unscheduled outages and ensure uninterrupted power supply over the long term.
