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Residents in Chennai have been notified of a planned power outage on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 across multiple localities as part of scheduled maintenance work by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO). The temporary disruption is expected to last around 5 hours in the affected zones to allow technicians to carry out infrastructure repair and upgrades.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
- Scheduled Outage: Approximately 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- Power may be restored earlier if maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.
Major Areas Expected to Be Affected
According to official advisories, the power shutdown will impact multiple residential and commercial localities across Chennai. Here's a breakdown of major areas likely to experience temporary supply interruption during the maintenance window:
| Nanganallur localities: | Royapuram localities: |
| Sheela Nagar Aiswarya Street Erikarai Street Ramakrishna Raju Nagar Neelamegam Street Agathiyar Street Manikandan Street Annai Theresa Nagar Elumalai Street AGS Colony Balaji Nagar Sivaprakasam Nagar Sankara Nagar Sankaradas Street Nandhanar Street Mullai Street Sivasubramaniyan Street Ambikapathy Street Ramalinga Nagar Kuppuswamy Street Gangai Street Yamunai Street Vaigai Street Chokanathan Street Pillayar Koil Street Sivaraman Street Sadhasivam Nagar Ram Kumar Street and surrounding areas of Nanganallur. | MC Road Cemetery Road PV Temple Road Raman Road Venkatachalam Street Mosque Street Manikanda Mudali Street Andi Appa Mudali Street Adam Street Mariadass Street East, West & South Madha Church Streets Singhara Garden Meenakshi Amman Pettai Dobi Kana Street Vi Kunda Nadar Street Somuchetty Street (all streets) Kalmandapam Road Venkatesan 1st to 4th Street Amman Kovil Street 1st to 8th Street Rajagopal Street Bhajanai Kovil Street Selva Vinayagar Kovil Street Cholayappan Street Nallappa Vadiyar Street Valluvan Street and nearby adjoining lanes. |
Additional Affected Locations
Other localities informed via TANGEDCO notices include various parts of Greater Chennai that fall under the same power feeder zones; meaning adjacent areas connected to these feeders may experience short outages as well.
Why This Outage Is Happening
The scheduled shutdown is part of routine maintenance and infrastructure strengthening work undertaken by TANGEDCO. These planned outages allow technicians to safely inspect, repair and upgrade electrical lines, transformers and substations; tasks that cannot be carried out while power is live. Such preventive actions help reduce unplanned breakdowns and improve grid reliability in the long term.
Tips for Residents During the Outage
Here are a few practical ways to manage your day during the scheduled power interruption:
- Charge devices (phones, power banks, laptops) before 09:00 AM
- Complete power-dependent chores (ironing, cooking, washing) before or after the outage period
- Keep backup lighting or emergency lamps ready
- If working from home, plan offline tasks or mobile work around the outage hours
Being prepared helps minimise inconvenience during these temporary disruptions.
