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The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced a scheduled power shutdown in Chennai on Monday, 16 February 2026 due to routine maintenance work across multiple substations. The outage will impact several residential and commercial areas for a few hours during the day.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
- Expected Timing: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Power supply may be restored earlier depending on completion of maintenance work
Areas Expected to Be Affected
Ambattur & Industrial Belt
- Ambattur Industrial Estate (parts)
- SIDCO Industrial Area
- Mogappair (select pockets)
- Korattur surroundings
- Padi and nearby residential stretches
Vyasarpadi & North Chennai Zones
- Vyasarpadi
- MKB Nagar
- Kodungaiyur (select areas)
- Sembium
- Perambur (parts)
- Tondiarpet-linked feeder areas
Ramapuram & West Chennai Pockets
- Ramapuram
- Mugalivakkam
- Manapakkam
- Nandambakkam
- Nearby interior residential layouts
Additional Localities (Feeder-Based Coverage)
- Ambattur OT region
- Kallikuppam and nearby areas
- Thirumullaivoyal surroundings
- Kolathur (select streets)
- Industrial and mixed-use feeder zones connected to maintenance substations
(Note: Exact streets may vary slightly as outages are executed feeder-wise.)
Important Note
The shutdown is being carried out across multiple substations and feeder lines, meaning:
- Not every street in a listed area may face outage
- Nearby localities connected to the same feeders could also be impacted
Why the Outage Is Happening
The planned shutdown is part of preventive maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, including:
- Inspection of power lines and transformers
- Repair and replacement of faulty components
- Load management improvements
These activities require temporary power suspension to ensure safety and long-term reliability.
Tips for Residents
- Charge essential devices in advance
- Store water if using motor pumps
- Plan work/meetings around outage hours
- Keep backup lighting ready
Summary - Chennai Power Cut (16 Feb 2026)
Date: 16 February 2026
Timing: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reason: Maintenance by TANGEDCO
Major affected zones: Ambattur, Vyasarpadi, Ramapuram, Mogappair, Perambur, Kodungaiyur and surrounding areas
