Overview
The electricity department has announced a planned power shutdown on Thursday, 22 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
Ambattur
Ramapuram, Varadarajapuram, Teachers Colony, Puzhal, MTH Road, Sivananda Nagar, Annai Sathya Nagar, MKB Nagar, Kamarajapuram, Vanagaram Road, VGN Shanthi Nagar, Thiruvengada Nagar, Cholapuram, Ambattur OT, Venkatapuram, Krishnapuram, Paruthipakkam.
Madhavaram
Vadaperumbakkam V.S. Mani Nagar, KVT Garden, Secretariat Colony, Masilamani Nagar, Tidel Nagar, Lorry Parking Yard, Andal Nagar, Abdul Kalam Nagar, Krishna Nagar, India Gate Road, Kothari Road, Thirupathi Devasthanam Nagar, Yusaf Colony, Kanna Nagar, Samuvel Nagar Extension, Saraswathi Nagar, Kandaswamy Nagar, Chinna Thoppu, Ranga Garden, Anbu Valarmathi Nagar, T.G. Sami Nagar, Sumangali Nagar, and Vinayagapuram.
Kundrathur
Madha Hospital, Kuyavar Street, Thandalam, Alex Nagar, Bharathi Nagar, Chandrasekarapuram, Mudaliyar Street, Everest Garden, Sadhanandapuram.
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.