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The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has announced a scheduled power outage in various parts of Chennai on Wednesday, February 26, due to maintenance work. The five-hour power cut, from 9 AM to 2 PM, coincides with Maha Shivaratri, affecting several key localities, including Saidapet West, Egmore, Red Hills, Shanti Colony, Mahalingapuram, and Arumbakkam.
TNEB has assured that if the work is completed earlier than expected, the power supply will be restored before the scheduled time.
Areas Affected by the Power Cut in Chennai
Saidapet West: Gangai Amman Koil Street, V O C Block, Murasoli Maran Street, Jyothi Ramalinga Nagar, Ponniyakodi Street, Jones Road, Gandhi Street, Valluvar Street, Muruhurai Salai.
Egmore: Parts of PCO Road and Gandhi Irvin Road.
Arumbakkam: MMDA Colony, Aminjikkarai, NM Road, Mehta Nagar, Railway Colony, Collectorate Colony, Vada Agaram, Azad Nagar, MH Colony, Choolaimedu, Vadapalani.
Red Hills: Lakhmipuram, Konimedu, Eswaran Nagar, Ellamman Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, TH Road.
Mahalingapuram: VK High Road, North, South, East and West Mada streets, Senoy Road, Kotheri Road, Jayalakshmipuram, Appu Street.
Shanti Colony: Parts of Shenoy Nagar, Aminjikkarai, Anna Nagar East, Shanti Colony, and Arumbakkam.
TNEB Advisory for Chennai Residents
Residents in the affected areas are advised to:
Charge essential electronic devices in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Plan important tasks around the scheduled power cut.
Ensure alternative power sources like inverters or generators if necessary.
Stay updated on any further announcements from TNEB regarding the restoration of electricity.
As the city prepares for Maha Shivaratri celebrations, residents are urged to plan accordingly to minimize disruptions due to the power outage.
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