The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced a planned power shutdown for several areas on Thursday, September 4, 2025, to conduct essential maintenance work. The power cut is expected to affect parts of Chennai, Thanjavur, and Tiruchi, among other locations.
Affected Areas in Thanjavur
In the Thanjavur district, the power supply will be interrupted for about six hours. The following areas will be affected:
- Okkanadu
- Keelaiyur
- Vannipattu
- Kavarapattu
- Mullukudi
- Kurichy
- Kadiramangalam
- Orathanadu
Affected Areas in Tiruchi
TANGEDCO has scheduled a power suspension in several parts of Tiruchi from 9:45 AM to 4:00 PM for maintenance. The affected areas include:
- Samayapuram
- Manachanallur Road
- Vengankudi
- V.O.C. Nagar
- Ezhil Nagar
- Karunya City
- Irungalur
- Kalpalayam
- Konalai
- Mela Seedevimangalam
- Purathakudi
- S. Pudur
- Kariyamanickam
- South Edumalai
- Kanniyakudi
- Valaiyur
- Palaiyur
- Sriperumpudur
- Madakudi
- Vaippur
- Sankar Nagar
- Koothur
- Nochiyam
- Pazhur
- Pachur
- Thiruvasi
- Kumarakudi
- Azahigiamanavalam
- Thiruvarangapatti
- Kovarthakudi
- Panamangalam
- Salapatti
- Edayapatti
- Ayyampalayam
- Thathamangalam
- Thazhuthalapatti
- Tollgate
- Thalakudi
- Uthamarkovil
- Narayanan Garden
- Keeramangalam
Affected Areas in Chennai
While the specific areas can vary, a number of localities in Chennai are also scheduled for power cuts on Thursday. These are typically announced by the respective TANGEDCO divisions. Residents are advised to check the official TANGEDCO website or local news for the exact timings and list of affected streets in their neighborhood.
TANGEDCO has stated that the power supply will be restored as soon as the maintenance work is completed. The shutdowns are necessary to ensure a stable and reliable power supply for the future.