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Parts of Chennai face planned maintenance outages today, Wednesday, October 7, between 9 am and 2 pm, per TANGEDCO notices carried by DT Next and News24. Supply could return earlier if crews finish ahead of schedule. Check whether your street appears before commuting or starting work from home to avoid surprises.
The shutdown spans southern and western corridors. Confirmed pockets include Tambaram, Rajakilpakkam, Chromepet, Medavakkam, Tiruvanmiyur, Besant Nagar, Ramapuram, Tiruverkadu, Porur and Pattabiram, typically from 9 am to 2 pm. Lists name exact lanes under each substation, helpful for societies planning lifts, motors and housekeeping windows today.
Chennai power cut today: TANGEDCO area-wise timings
| Zone | Key localities | Scheduled window |
|---|---|---|
| Tambaram | Madambakkam, Sembakkam, Camp Road, Mudichur corridor | 9 am–2 pm |
| Rajakilpakkam | Mahalakshmi Nagar, Mehta Nagar, Iyyappa Nagar, Anna Street cluster | 9 am–2 pm |
| Tiruvanmiyur/Besant Nagar | Kamaraj Nagar streets, Shastri Nagar cross streets | 9 am–2 pm |
| Ramapuram/Tiruverkadu | IPS Colony, Manapakkam; Ram Nagar, Green Park pockets | 9 am–2 pm |
| Chromepet/Medavakkam | Radha Nagar cluster; Valli Nagar, Nookampalayam Road | 9 am–2 pm |
| Porur/Pattabiram | Kattupakkam, Porur Gardens; CTH Road, VGN sector | 9 am–2 pm |
TANGEDCO live status and helplines
For live verification, use TANGEDCO’s Consumer Complaint Management System to register and track outages with your mobile number. You can also call the 24x7 Minnagam helpline at 1912 or WhatsApp 9498794987. Chennai circles additionally maintain WhatsApp lines announced earlier for monsoon faults and maintenance complaints. Keep your consumer number handy when calling.
Safety checklist: inverter, elevator and water pump
Charge devices before 8:45 am and shift heavy appliances off inverters. Avoid elevator rides near cut start and restoration; ensure the rescue device works. Switch off motor pumps to prevent dry runs and voltage dips. Protect sensitive electronics with Residual Current Devices and surge protection. For unscheduled faults, report promptly to speed field response.
Oct 8 power cut preview, if notified
Official Chennai advisories for Thursday, October 8, were not visible at press time. TANGEDCO often posts evening updates; check CCMS or dial 1912 after 6 pm. Third‑party trackers may show tentative drafts, but plan tomorrow’s lifts and water storage only after confirming through official tools.