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Chennai will see scheduled power cuts today, Saturday, August 29, 2026. TANGEDCO is undertaking maintenance across select pockets. Confirmed blocks include Guindy, Sithalapakkam and Enjambakkam, with shutdowns slated between 9 am and 2 pm. These windows help crews upgrade transformers and lines ahead of peak demand. Lists published by LiveChennai and ABP Tamil reflect today’s official notices. Set weekend plans around these fixed windows to reduce disruption.
Expect around 100 locations under these clusters to feel the impact, according to newsroom tallies. Standard guidance says supply often returns earlier if tasks finish quickly. TANGEDCO’s circular repeats the same note: “Power supply will be resumed before 02.00 PM if the maintenance works are completed.” Plan elevator trips, water pumping, and Work From Home loads before 9 am. Keep apartment UPS rooms staffed during the window.
Chennai power cut today: area-wise shutdowns and timings
| Circle/Area | Key localities | Shutdown window |
|---|---|---|
| Guindy | Guindy Industrial Estate, Ekkattuthangal, Ambal Nagar, Labour Colony, JN Salai, parts of Mount Road | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sithalapakkam | Pushpa Nagar Park, Santhanam Street, Venkateswara Street, Mambakkam Main Road, Priyadarshini Nagar | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Enjambakkam (ECR) | Enjambakkam Kuppam, Vettuvankeni Avenues, Akkarai, Neelankarai Kuppam, Uthandi, VGP Layout | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Enjambakkam’s coastal belt covers Vettuvankeni avenues, Akkarai and Neelankarai hamlets. Shared water pumps may pause. Guindy’s industrial estate and Ekkattuthangal factories should stage generator checks. Sithalapakkam’s residential pockets can schedule ironing, AC pre‑cooling and battery top‑ups before 9 am. Shops should batch billing and charge QR devices earlier to avoid queues. Charge phones, dongles and power banks before breakfast.
TANGEDCO verification and complaint channels for Chennai power cut
To verify by substation or feeder, keep your 10 or 12‑digit consumer number ready. Check the official TANGEDCO outages portal for scheduled blocks when populated. For live confirmation, call Minnagam, the 24x7 helpline at 94987 94987, or dial 1912. Agents can read feeder status and record complaints against your service number. TANGEDCO’s GIS map also posts feeder updates when accessible.
Restoration ETAs and midday refresh for Chennai power cut
Crews target restoration by 2 pm, weather permitting, and often much earlier. Shutdowns can be cancelled or rescheduled, so recheck around 12:30 pm for additions or rollbacks. If your street is not listed but power goes off, it is likely an unscheduled fault; cross‑verify on the live outage directory, then log a ticket with Minnagam. We will refresh this list at midday if changes are issued.