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Chennai residents woke to a familiar query on Monday, August 31: power cut today. TANGEDCO’s planned maintenance shutdowns typically run between 9 am and 2 pm, feeder‑wise. The confirmed, circle‑wise list for today is posted on the official planned outage portal after login and captcha verification. Check there first before planning elevators, pumps or work hours.
To verify your street now, use the TNEB Mobile App’s outage and complaint modules, or the planned outage portal for feeder names and timings. If supply drops unexpectedly, call the 24×7 electricity helpline 1912 or WhatsApp photos and details to 9445850811 for logging and tracking. Both channels route complaints to the concerned Executive Engineer.
Chennai power cut today: TANGEDCO maintenance shutdown areas and timings
| Chennai division | Outage window | Status at 9:05 am (Aug 31) | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai North EDC | 9:00 am–2:00 pm | Entries post by morning; feeder‑wise. | Planned outage portal or TNEB App. |
| Chennai Central EDC | 9:00 am–2:00 pm | Check live after login. | Planned outage portal or TNEB App. |
| Chennai South 1 EDC (Guindy) | 9:00 am–2:00 pm | Recent shutdowns covered Guindy feeders on Aug 29. | Planned outage portal; feeder search. |
| Chennai South 2 EDC (Neelankarai/Enjambakkam) | 9:00 am–2:00 pm | Recent maintenance in coastal feeders on Aug 29. | Planned outage portal; feeder search. |
| Chennai West EDC | 9:00 am–2:00 pm | Feeder lists update through the day. | Planned outage portal or TNEB App. |
Plan for rolling updates. Feeder shutdowns change for safety, weather or crew constraints, and unexpected distribution faults can trigger separate repairs outside maintenance windows. TANGEDCO’s GIS dashboards surface feeder‑fault and substation maintenance flags, while extra restoration crews remain deployed through August 31 due to sustained demand. Expect faster fault clearance but allow buffer time around scheduled windows.
Chennai power cut today verification: TANGEDCO helplines, app and live tracker
Before using lifts or starting pumps, recheck your feeder status on the portal or app. If your area goes dark without notice, call 1912, then share location, consumer number and photos on WhatsApp 9445850811 for a ticket and estimated restoration. Keep the app installed for alerts and receipts; it centralises complaints and payment history.
For work‑from‑home resilience, charge devices and UPS early, autosave tasks, and unplug sensitive gear near the window. Fill overhead tanks before 8:45 am if your area is listed, and avoid lift trips during the cut. Check again at lunchtime, as additions or cancellations are common once crews confirm feeder readiness. Keep 1912 handy for unresolved issues.