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Residents in parts of Chennai's neighbouring Kanchipuram district are set to face a scheduled power shutdown on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as maintenance and infrastructure improvement works are taken up by the electricity department. The planned outage is expected to affect several residential and commercial pockets for nearly six hours during the day.
According to the announced schedule, power supply will remain suspended from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in selected areas to facilitate maintenance activities and strengthen electricity distribution infrastructure.
People living in the affected locations have been advised to complete essential work in advance and keep electronic devices charged before the shutdown begins.
Areas Likely To Be Affected
The scheduled outage is expected to impact multiple localities in Kanchipuram district, including:
- Vaiyavoor
- Ashok Nagar
- Enathur
- Kattavakkam
- Anna Nagar
- Konerikuppam
- Nallur
- Ozhaiyur
- Mottur
- Harikrishnapuram
- Chettiyar Pettai
- Kalianur
Residents and business establishments in these locations may experience temporary disruption to daily operations during the maintenance window.
Why Is The Power Shutdown Being Conducted?
The electricity department stated that the scheduled interruption is part of routine maintenance and infrastructure improvement works aimed at ensuring more reliable electricity supply and smoother network performance.
Such shutdowns are typically carried out to inspect equipment, strengthen distribution systems and reduce the possibility of unexpected outages in the future.
What Residents Should Do
With the shutdown expected to continue until afternoon, consumers in affected areas are advised to:
- Charge phones, laptops and backup devices in advance
- Store water if electric pumps are used
- Plan business operations accordingly
- Avoid using lifts close to shutdown timings
- Keep emergency lighting arrangements ready if needed
Power supply is expected to be restored once maintenance work is completed, subject to operational conditions.
This scheduled outage may impact weekend routines in affected Kanchipuram localities, so residents are advised to plan travel, household tasks and business activities accordingly.