Overview
The electricity department has announced a planned power shutdown on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to carry out routine maintenance and system improvement works. This temporary interruption is aimed at enhancing the reliability and safety of power supply in the affected regions.
Residents and businesses are advised to make necessary arrangements in advance.
Areas Affected
Avadi
Moorthy Nagar, Vallalar Nagar, Mullai Nagar, Thendral Nagar, Padmavathi Nagar, Saraswathi Nagar, Masilamani Nagar, Etti amman Nagar, Jack Nagar, CTH Road, Balaji Nagar, Kaligambal Nagar, Sri Nagar colony, Thamarai Street, Brindhavan Nagar, Cholambedu Main Road, Arjun Nagar, Srinivasa Nagar extension, Om Sakthi Nagar, Valarmathi Nagar, Pachai amman Street, Anna Street, TVK Street, Redhills Main Road, Vinayagapuram10th Main Road, Lenin Nagar, Masilamani Street, Errikarai Salai, Vinayagar Nagar.
Mathur
1st Main Road MMDA, Edaima Nagar, Kamarajar Salai, MCG Avenue, CKM Nagar, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Venkat Nagar, Aavin quarters, Milk colony, Bakthavachalam Nagar, Metro water pump house, CMRL Metro Train, Mannadi street, Jeevodaya and above all surrounding areas.
Advisory
Power supply will be restored once the maintenance work is completed. Restoration time may vary depending on technical requirements. Residents are encouraged to stay updated through official electricity board announcements.
Planned outages like this help ensure long-term stability and improved power distribution across Chennai.