Chennai Power Cut on August 8: TANGEDCO Announces 5-Hour Electricity Outage Across Perambur Areas for Maintenance; Check Timings and Affected Locations

Chennai Power Cut August 8: According to the advisory issued by TANGEDCO, the power interruption has been planned to carry out essential maintenance activities aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of the electricity distribution network.

By: Dikshant Sharma
Last Updated: August 7, 2026 17:27:55 IST

Chennai Power Cut August 8: Residents in parts of Chennai’s Perambur area may experience a temporary electricity disruption on Saturday, August 8, as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced a scheduled power shutdown for maintenance work.

According to the advisory issued by TANGEDCO, the power interruption has been planned to carry out essential maintenance activities aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of the electricity distribution network. The utility has advised residents to plan their activities accordingly and remain updated on the restoration status.

Chennai Power Cut August 8: Chennai Electricity Shutdown Timings On August 8

TANGEDCO has informed that the power supply will remain suspended for around five hours in the affected areas.

Chennai Power Cut August 8: Power Cut Timing

The electricity supply is expected to be restored before the scheduled time if the maintenance work is completed earlier, the authority said. Residents, shopkeepers, and office workers in the affected locations have been advised to make necessary arrangements in advance to avoid inconvenience during the shutdown period.

Chennai Power Cut August 8: Perambur Areas To Face Power Outage

As per the TANGEDCO notification, several locations under the Perambur Power Area will witness a temporary electricity outage on August 8.

The affected areas include:

  • Tirumala Nagar Main Road

  • Tirumala Nagar 1st Street

  • Tirumala Nagar 2nd Street

  • Tirumala Nagar 3rd Street

  • Tirumala Nagar Extension Area

TANGEDCO has assured that power supply will be restored in these areas once the maintenance activities are completed.

Chennai Power Cut August 8: Earlier Power Shutdowns Reported In Chennai Areas

This is not the first scheduled power interruption reported in Chennai recently. Earlier, several areas witnessed electricity shutdowns due to maintenance work carried out by the concerned authorities.

Areas in Mudichur, including Ashtalakshmi Nagar, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Kumaran Nagar, AN Colony, Manimangalam Main Road, Shastri Nagar, and Ganeshapuram Main Road, were among the locations affected.

Several parts of St Thomas Mount also experienced power disruptions, including Ram Koil Street, Mount Poontamalli Road, Nazarethpuram, Ganapathy Colony, Vasantham Nagar, Kalaignar Nagar, Danduma Nagar, Police Quarters, Seven Hills Street, Meenambakkam, Pandian Street, Morrison 1st to 6th Street, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, MKN Road, Kumaran Nagar, Kulathumedu, Mangaliamman Koil Street, Defence Colony, Burma Colony, and Kariyar Koil Street.

Chennai Power Cut August 8: TANGEDCO Advisory For Residents

TANGEDCO has urged consumers to stay informed about scheduled maintenance activities and take precautions during the power shutdown hours. The maintenance work is part of efforts to strengthen the electricity supply system and ensure smoother power distribution across Chennai.

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