Scheduled Shutdown: What You Need to Know About Chennai’s Power Cut This Tuesday

Residents of Chennai should prepare for a five-hour power cut on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as TANGEDCO carries out essential maintenance work across multiple localities. The planned outage underscores the corporation’s efforts to strengthen infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted supply in the long run.

Key Highlights

• Timing: Power supply will be suspended from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Reason: Outage announced for periodic maintenance and system upgrades.

Affected Areas:

• Adyar: Canal Bank Road, Gandhi Nagar, Indira Nagar, Kasthuri Bai Nagar, Teachers Colony, Crescent Avenue, Malar Hospital surroundings.
• Other Localities: Pondicherry Road, Justice Ramasamy Avenue, Kamaraj Avenue, ECR stretch, and adjoining neighborhoods.

• Impact: Household routines, businesses, and institutions in these areas may face disruptions.
• Restoration: Supply will resume earlier if maintenance is completed before schedule.

The announcement serves as a reminder for residents to plan ahead, charge essential devices, and make necessary arrangements during the outage window.

Sources: JND News, Chennai Vision, Native Planet