Chennai Residents Brace for Five-Hour Power Outage on July 30

Chennai residents are advised to prepare for a scheduled power outage on Thursday, July 30, as the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) will temporarily halt electricity supply in more than 100 localities across the city. This planned interruption is set to last for five hours, commencing at 9:00 AM and concluding at 2:00 PM, to allow for essential maintenance work on the electrical infrastructure. The TNEB has emphasized that such maintenance is vital for ensuring the reliability and safety of the power supply, which is crucial for the daily lives of residents.

The outage will affect numerous neighborhoods throughout Chennai, including areas in Pallavaram, Velachery, Tambaram, Medavakkam, Thirumullaivoyal, Gummidipoondi, Kottivakkam, and Annasalai. Specific localities impacted in Pallavaram include Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Yadhaval Street, and Mahaveer Salai, while Velachery will see disruptions in places like Vijaya Nagar and MGR Nagar. Tambaram residents will experience outages in areas such as New State Bank Colony and GST Road. Other neighborhoods, including Medavakkam and Thirumullaivoyal, will also be affected, with numerous streets listed for the power cut. The TNEB has provided a comprehensive list of affected areas to help residents prepare accordingly.