Chennai Power Cut Today: Several Areas to Face 5-Hour Outage on February 22; Check Timings, Affected Locations

Several parts of Chennai will experience a scheduled power cut today (Sunday, February 22) as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) carries out routine maintenance work. The temporary outage will last for five hours, impacting electricity supply across select neighbourhoods in the city.

Chennai Power Cut Timings Today

According to officials, the planned power shutdown will be in effect during the following hours:

• Sunday, February 22
• Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (IST)
• Duration: 5 hours

The outage is part of scheduled maintenance across substations and feeder lines to ensure smoother power distribution.

Why Is There a Power Cut in Chennai Today?

TANGEDCO undertakes scheduled power cuts to conduct routine inspection, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades. These activities help prevent sudden breakdowns, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term reliability of the electricity supply.

Regular checks of transformers, overhead lines, and feeder systems are essential to maintain safety standards and reduce the risk of unexpected power failures.

Chennai Power Cut Today: List of Affected Areas

Residents in the following locations are expected to face temporary power suspension during the scheduled hours:

• Ambattur Industrial Estate
• 1st Main Road
• 3rd Street
• Post Office Road
• South Phase Sector 1
• MTH Road
• 3rd Main Road
• Ambattur SIDCO Area
• 5th Street
• Yadhava Street
• EB Road
• Grammam Street
• 4th Street
• 5th Street
• 6th Street (Sector 3, North Phase)

Power supply is expected to resume after maintenance work is completed.

Chennai Power Cut Today: Preparation Tips for Residents

To minimise inconvenience during the outage, residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• Fully charge mobile phones, laptops, and power banks
• Store water in advance if using electric pumps
• Schedule work-from-home tasks and household chores accordingly
• Keep emergency lights, candles, or inverter backup ready

When Will Chennai Power Be Restored?

Electricity supply is expected to be restored by 2:00 PM, subject to the completion of maintenance work. In some areas, power may return earlier if work finishes ahead of schedule.

Residents are advised to stay updated through official TANGEDCO announcements for any changes in timing or additional affected areas.