Several parts of Chennai will face a scheduled power shutdown on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, due to maintenance work. Power supply will be suspended from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the affected areas.
The shutdown will cover parts of St Thomas Mount, Tambaram, Korattur and Royapuram. Electricity supply may be restored before 2:00 PM if the maintenance work is completed earlier.
Chennai Power Cut September 16: Timings And Shutdown Areas
The scheduled power shutdown will begin at 9:00 AM on September 16 and is expected to continue until 2:00 PM.
Residents in the affected localities are advised to plan their work accordingly and keep essential devices charged before the shutdown begins.
Why Is There A Power Cut In Chennai On September 16?
The power shutdown has been scheduled to facilitate maintenance work on the electricity network in the affected parts of Chennai. Such planned interruptions allow electricity authorities to carry out necessary maintenance and related work safely.
The temporary shutdown is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. However, power supply may be restored earlier if the maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.
St Thomas Mount Power Cut: Full Shutdown Area List
The St Thomas Mount shutdown will affect the following areas:
Ramar Koil Street, Mount Poonamallee Road, Nasarathapuram, Ganapathy Colony, Vasantham Nagar, Kalaignar Nagar, Thanduma Nagar, Police Quarters, Seven Hills Street, Meenambakkam, Pandiyan Street, Marison 1st to 6th Street, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, M.K.N Road, Kumaran Nagar, Kulathumedu, Mangaliammankoil Street, Defence Colony, Barma Colony, Karaiyar Koil Street, North Parade Road, Indira Nagar, Officer Training Academy, Navy Residency Area, Woodcreek Country, Thulasingpuram, Mariyapuram, Mathiyas Nagar, European Line, Bazaar Road, Mettu Street, Arcot Pettai, Hoppman 1st and 2nd Street, VGP Murphy Square, Nobel Street, Kannan Colony, Teachers Colony and M.G.R. Nagar.
Tambaram Power Cut: Full Shutdown Area List
The scheduled electricity interruption in Tambaram will cover:
Perungalathur Kamarajar High Road, Ganesh Nagar, Lingam Nagar, Sharmila Nagar, Bharathy Avenue, Balaji Nagar, Kakapunjandhar Nagar, New Perungalathur, Madambakkam, Sudarsan Nagar, Ambiga Nagar, Gnanandha Nagar, Ganapathy Nagar, Jain Sudarsan, Dehnugambal Nagar, Ragavendira Nagar, Krishna Nagar and Ansa Garden.
Residents in these localities should take note of the 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM maintenance window.
Korattur Power Cut: Full Shutdown Area List
The Korattur areas included in the September 16 shutdown are:
RS Road, MTH Road, Thillai Nagar and Extension, Chavady Street, Menambedu Road, Thirumullai Voil Road, Brahmin Street, Gangaiyamman Koil Street, Central Avenue Street 17 to 24, Central Avenue Street 35 to 41, Vanniyar Street, Gramini Street, Reddy Street, Kasthuri Nagar 1st to 3rd Streets, Sivasakthi Nagar 1st to 6th Streets, Kannagi Street 3rd to 8th Streets, TNHB 3rd to 8th Streets, East Avenue, Mugappair Road, Green View Colony, Zion Street and Nehru Nagar.
Royapuram Power Cut: Full Shutdown Area List
The Royapuram shutdown will cover:
VOC Nagar, R.K. Nagar, Thilagar Nagar, Ellaiyamudali Street, Seniamman Koil Street, TH Road, Tollgate, Stanley, Old Washermenpet, Kannikoil, Kalmandapam, Kummalamman Koil Street, GA Road, Thandavaraya Gramani Street, Solaiyappan Street, Srirangammal Street, Sanjeevarayan Koil Street, Kappal Polu Street, Balu Mudali Street, JV Koil Street, Ramanujappar Street, Bala Arunachala Street, Lawyer Chinnathambi I & II Street, Namachivaya Chetti Street, Justice Pandalai Colony Street, Venkatachalam Street and Thandavaraya Mudali Street.
When Will Power Supply Resume In Chennai?
Power supply is scheduled to resume before or by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, provided the maintenance work is completed as planned.
The shutdown schedule covers multiple neighbourhoods across St Thomas Mount, Tambaram, Korattur, and Royapuram. Residents in these areas should prepare for the temporary interruption and follow any further updates from the electricity authorities.
