Chennai Power Cut on 29 Jan 2026: Scheduled Outages & Affected Areas

Chennai residents and visitors should note that planned electricity maintenance work will lead to temporary power interruptions in parts of the city today, Thursday, 29 January 2026, during daytime hours. The power department has issued advance advisories so people can plan their activities and stay comfortable while the work is underway.

Power Cut Timing

• Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026
• Outage Window: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Authorities have stated that supply will be restored before 2 PM if the scheduled maintenance finishes early.

This outage is part of regular maintenance and repair work on the distribution network to sustain reliable electricity supply across the city.

Areas Affected in Chennai Today

According to official notices and media reports, the power shutdown will affect the following localities:

Madhavaram Area

• Ganapathi Siva Nagar
• Shastri Nagar
• Madurai Manavalan Nagar
• Mohan Nagar
• Munusamy Nagar
• Raghavendra Nagar
• Kulapamkulam
• Vishnu Nagar
• Ambal Nagar

Vadaperumbakkam Area

• Kanniamman Nagar
• Vedhachalam Nagar
• Chelliamman Nagar
• Sabari Nagar
• Samvel Nagar
• Perumal Kovil Street
• Balaji Nagar
• Lourd Garden
• Thanikachalam Nagar
• Thirumalai Nagar
• Kistammal Nagar
• KVT Township

Power is expected to resume once maintenance in these zones is completed, typically before the afternoon deadline.

Why This Power Cut Is Happening

The scheduled outage is part of routine infrastructure maintenance and improvement operations by the power department. Such planned maintenance; including line servicing, transformer checks and repairs; helps prevent unplanned breakdowns and ensures a more stable power supply in the long run.

Planning Tips for Residents & Visitors

Here are a few practical tips to make your day easier during the scheduled outage:

1. Charge essential devices like phones, laptops and power banks before 9 AM.
2. Plan energy-intensive tasks (like washing machines or cooking appliances) outside the outage window.
3. If you are working remotely, prepare offline tasks ahead of time.
4. Check if your accommodation or local cafés have inverters or backup power; they can be good fallback spots.
5. Keep emergency contacts handy, including the local contact numbers for TANGEDCO or your electricity office.