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Chennai residents and visitors should note that a planned power suspension has been scheduled for Saturday, 31 January 2026, in parts of the city and nearby zones as electricity authorities carry out maintenance work on the distribution network. The outage is expected during the daytime and advance notice has been issued to help people plan their routine accordingly.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
- Expected Outage Window: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Power supply may be restored earlier if maintenance work finishes ahead of schedule.
The temporary shutdown is part of regular maintenance activities designed to improve reliability and reduce unscheduled breakdowns in the future.
Areas Affected in Chennai
According to official maintenance notices and local media updates, the power shutdown will affect several neighbourhoods across Chennai and surrounding belts. Some of the key areas include:
| Ramapuram Area | Manapakkam, Mugalivakkam, Kolapakkam, Jai Balaji Nagar, Venkateswara Nagar, Valluvar Salai, Kothari Nagar, Mount Poonamallee Salai, Krishnaveni Nagar, CRR Puram, Ramamurthy Avenue, Maxworth Nagar, AGS Colony, IPS Colony, Ambedkar Nagar, MGR Nagar |
| Tirumullaivoyal Area | Pothur, Pokkisham Boomi Nagar, Kannadapalayam, Siva Garden, Chelli Amman Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar, RKJ Valli Vel Nagar, Thai Nagar |
| Ponneri Area | Thervoykandigai, Sipcot, Gopal Reddy Kandigai, Pollanur, Puthunagar, Karadiputhur, Buthur, NM, Kandigai, Kannankottai, Panchallai, Amarambedu, Agragaram, Thanipoondi, Periyapuliyur Siruvada And surrounding localities |
| Puzhal Area | Sendrampakkam, Theeyabakkam, Kosapur, Thiyagaivivadhasi Nagar, Kanam Palaiyam, Venkateshwara Nagar, AV Tiles, Periyar Nagar, Nagathamman Kovil |
| Alamathy Area | Kilkondaiyur, Arakkampakkam, Karlapakkam, Thamaraipakkam, Kathavur, Velachery, Pondeswaram, Karanai, Pudhukuppam, Vaniyan, Chathiram, Ayilacherry, Guruvoyil, Poochiyathipedu, Koduvalli, Redhills Road, Palpannai Road, Vel Tech Road, Kollumedu Road |
These areas will see a temporary suspension of electricity supply during the maintenance window.
Why This Is Happening
The scheduled outage is a result of maintenance and repair work by the Tamil Nadu electricity department. Such measures help in:
- Inspecting and servicing local lines and transformers
- Upgrading network infrastructure where needed
- Avoiding unexpected breakdowns later in the season
- Ensuring safer and more reliable power distribution overall
Although inconvenient, advanced notice allows residents, workers, travellers, and businesses to plan activities around the outage.
Tips for Residents & Visitors
To minimise inconvenience during the power outage:
- Charge phones and devices before 9 AM
- Plan power-dependent tasks outside the outage window
- If working from home, consider offline work or nearby spots with backup power
- Keep backup lighting and emergency contacts ready
- Check for local updates or alerts if the outage is extended or rescheduled
Advance notices like this are provided so people can adjust daily plans, work routines, and travel arrangements without sudden disruption.
