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Electricity supply in parts of Chennai will be temporarily suspended today, Wednesday, 28 January 2026, due to routine maintenance work on the power distribution network. The Tamil Nadu electricity authorities have announced the outage in advance so that residents, office-goers and visitors can plan their day accordingly.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
- Outage Window: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Power supply may be restored earlier if the maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule. This scheduled break in supply is part of ongoing efforts to keep the distribution network reliable and safe.
Areas Affected Today
According to the official maintenance schedule, power supply will be suspended in the following localities:
Sembiam Area
- Kannabiran Koil Street
- Ambedkar Nagar
- Anna Nagar
- Francis Colony
- Muthumariamman Koil Street
- Thiruvalluvar Street
- Pandian Street
- KKR Estate
- Mictic Colony
- KKR Nagar
- Kalkata Shop
- VOC Street
- Navins Apartment
- RC Kingston Apartment
- Udaiyar Thottam
- Jhangri Shop Road
- TVK Street
Surrounding residential and commercial pockets
Ayapakkam Area
- ICF Colony
- Chelliamman Nagar
- Gangai Salai
- Kaveri Street
- TNHB Phase I to III
- TNHB 2394 Flats
- Thiruverkadu Main Road
- Ambattur
- Athipet via Vanagaram Road
- Bharathi Mettu Street
- Dinesh Street
- Roja Street
- Kuppam
- K.S.R. Nagar
- V.G.N. Shanthi Nagar
- Maduravoyal
- Chettiyar Street
- Vijaya Nagar
- Pachaiyappa Nagar
- Chennai New City
- Eden Avenue
- Konraj Kuppam
- Agraharam
- Devi Nagar
- Chinna Koladi
- Chelli Amman Nagar
- Jothi Nagar
- Moonru Nagar
- Ezhil Nagar
- Annanoor and adjacent zones
Residents and regular visitors to these zones should expect temporary power suspension during the maintenance hours and plan accordingly.
Why This Power Cut Is Happening
The scheduled outage is being carried out as part of routine maintenance and repair work by the Tamil Nadu power distribution authorities. Such maintenance is typically done to:
- Inspect and service distribution lines and transformers
- Replace aging cables and equipment
- Strengthen the grid and prevent sudden failures
- Improve long-term reliability of the power supply in the city
These planned maintenance outages; though inconvenient at the moment; help reduce the chance of unplanned breakdowns and support safer, more stable supply in the future.
Tips for Residents & Travellers
To make the day smoother during the scheduled outage:
- Charge essential devices (phones, power banks, laptops) in advance
- Plan household activities like washing and cooking outside the outage window
- If you're working from home, schedule offline tasks between 9 AM and 2 PM
- Check if your stay/hotel has backup power (inverter/generator)
- Cafés and malls with backup systems can be good temporary work or leisure spots
