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The electricity supply will be temporarily stopped in and around Valasaravakkam and Porur on Friday. The planned power cut will take place from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. During these five hours, residents and businesses in the affected areas may face inconvenience due to the interruption in power supply.
List of Areas to be Affected in Chennai
In Valasaravakkam, several neighborhoods will be impacted by the shutdown. These include Virugambakkam, Alwarthiru Nagar, Suresh Nagar, Kaikan Kuppam, VOC Street, Bharathi Colony, Arcot Road, East Kamakokodi Nagar, Thiruvalluvar Street, SVS Nagar, Chowdry Nagar, Indira Nagar, Mosque Street, Periyar Nagar, Meenakshiamman Nagar, and Lakshmi Nagar. People living in these localities are advised to plan their activities.
In Porur, the power outage will affect areas such as Nanbargal Nagar, Rajeshwari Nagar, Vaithi Nagar, Pari Garden, Royal City, Malayambakkam, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Rahamath Nagar, Sakthi Nagar, LKB Nagar, Vasanthapuri, SP Avenue, Devadoss Nagar, Sumithra Nagar, and Rukmani Nagar. Residents in these areas should be prepared for the temporary loss of electricity.
Why is the Power Cut Essential?
The power supply is being suspended to carry out essential maintenance and improvement works by the electricity department. These scheduled outages help ensure safer and more reliable power distribution in the future.
People are advised to finish important household and office work before the power cut begins. Charging mobile phones, laptops, and power banks in advance can help reduce inconvenience. Shops, offices, and those working from home may need to make alternate arrangements during the outage period.
Electricity supply is expected to be restored after 2:00 pm, once the maintenance work is completed. Residents are requested to cooperate with authorities and plan their day accordingly to manage the temporary power interruption smoothly.
