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The electricity authorities in Chennai have announced a planned power outage on Thursday, 5 February 2026, as part of routine maintenance work on distribution networks. Residents in several parts of the city, especially around Thirumudivakkam, Rajakilpakkam and Thiruverkadu, may experience temporary interruptions in electricity supply during the scheduled maintenance period.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026
- Scheduled Duration: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM (approximately 5 hours)
Authorities have indicated that the power supply may be restored earlier if maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.
Areas Affected
The following localities in and around Chennai are expected to face temporary suspension of electricity supply during the maintenance work:
Thirumudivakkam
- Somangalam
- Melathur
- D.C. Nagar
- Sakthi Nagar
- Puthupedu Medu
- Puthupedu Pallam
- CIT College area
- Naduveerapattu Gandhi Nagar
- Naduveerapattu Ramji Nagar
- Tambaram Main Road
- Poonthandalam
Rajakilpakkam
- Velachery Main Road
- Metha Nagar Main Road
- Mahalakshmi Nagar Main Road
- Maruthi Nagar
- Gomathy Nagar
- Iyyappa Nagar
- Vivekandan Street
- Rasugi Street
- Venugopal Street
- Anna Street
- Barathiyar Street
- Thirumagal Nagar
- Karthick Avenue
- Pradeep Avenue
- Gurunathar Street
- Ranga Colony
- VOC Street
- Nethaji Street
- Bhavanandiyar Street
- Mari Amman Kovil Street
- Sam Avenue
- Sembakkam Main Road
- Mahasakthi Colony
- IOB Colony
- Camp Road
- Karnam Street
- Kannan Nagar
- Avvai Nagar
- Bharathi Nagar
- Madambakkam Main Road
- Ponniamman Kovil Street
- Chinmai Colony
- Kambar Street
- Manigavasakar Street
- Pillaiyar Kovil Street
- Kanagaraj Street
- Ambedkar Street
- Anna Street
- Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
- Kalaignar Karunanithi Nagar
- Durga Colony
- Venkatramanan Nagar
- Sivagami Nagar
- Muthamizh Nagar
- Chitelapakkam
- Manavala Nagar
- Erikarai Street
Thiruverkadu
- Sannadhi Street
- Thiruvenkata Nagar
- Chinna Koladi
- Krishna Nagar
Why This Is Happening
This planned outage is part of routine maintenance work, including checking and repairing power lines, transformers and other distribution infrastructure. Such maintenance is essential to ensure the reliability and safety of electricity supply, especially ahead of seasonal demand variations.
Authorities regularly schedule these shutdowns to carry out work that cannot be done while the lines are live.
Tips for Residents During the Outage
- Charge mobile phones and essential devices before the scheduled start time
- Plan power-dependent activities (ironing, washing, online work) outside the outage window
- Keep backup lighting or power banks ready
- If working from home, schedule tasks that do not require electricity for the outage period
Summary
Planned power cut: Thursday, 5 February 2026
Time: 9 AM to 2 PM (may be restored earlier)
Major affected areas: Thirumudivakkam, Rajakilpakkam and Thiruverkadu, along with several surrounding localities
Reason: Scheduled maintenance work by electricity authorities
