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A planned power shutdown has been scheduled today, Friday 30 January 2026, in parts of Chennai as electricity authorities carry out routine maintenance work on the distribution network. Residents, workers and travellers in the city should take note of the outage schedule and locations so they can plan activities, work and errands accordingly.
Power Cut Timing
- Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
- Scheduled Outage: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Note: Power supply is expected to be restored before 2 PM if the maintenance work is completed early.
This outage is part of regular maintenance activities intended to improve the reliability and safety of Chennai's electricity supply.
Areas Affected Today
According to maintenance notifications and local news reports, the scheduled outage will impact power supply in several neighbourhoods across Chennai, including:
Sembiam Area
- Kannabiran Koil Street
- Ambedkar Nagar
- Anna Nagar
- Francis Colony
- Muthumariamman Koil Street
- Thiruvalluvar Street
- Pandian Street
- KKR Estate & surrounding localities
Mogappair Area
- Mogappair East
- Paneer Nagar
- Tiruvalluvar Nagar
- Spartan Nagar & Avenue
- Garden Avenue
- Srinivasa Nagar
- Sathya Nagar
- Officer Colony & surrounds
Mathur Area
- Chinnasamy Nagar
- MMDA Main Road
- Omakulam Street
- Sakthi Nagar
- Nehru Nagar
- Perumal Koil Street
- Telecom Nagar
- Periya Mathur & nearby roads
Pallikaranai Area
- Kovilambakkam
- Madipakkam
- Keelkattalai
- Mylai Balaji Nagar
- Krishna Nagar
- Manimegalai Nagar
- Other adjacent localities
Pallavaram Area
- Balamurugan Nagar
- Rose Nagar
- Ambal Nagar
- Subham Nagar
- Perumal Nagar
- Tiruvalluvar Nagar
- Engineers Avenue & other neighbourhoods
Puzhal Area
- Sendrampakkam
- Theeyabakkam
- Kosapur
- Thiyaga Vivadhasi Nagar
- Venkateshwara Nagar
- Periyar Nagar
- Nagathamman Kovil vicinity
These areas will see a temporary suspension of power supply during the maintenance window.
Why This Power Cut Is Happening
The temporary outage has been planned to allow workers to:
- Inspect and service distribution lines and transformers
- Replace or repair worn-out electrical infrastructure
- Strengthen the network to prevent unexpected breakdowns
While inconvenient, such scheduled maintenance helps ensure smoother, more stable electricity supply in the long term.
Tips for Residents & Travellers
To manage your day better during the outage:
- Charge phones and essential devices before 9 AM
- Schedule power-dependent tasks outside the outage window
- If working remotely, plan offline work during the cut
- Check for backup power options at your accommodation or nearby cafés
- Carry important contacts like local electricity office numbers for updates
Routine scheduled outages like today's are announced in advance so people can adjust plans, household chores, and travel activities accordingly.
