Scheduled Power Outage in Chennai Today (May 17)
Residents across several parts of Chennai are experiencing scheduled power cuts today, Saturday, May 17, 2026, due to essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO).
These planned outages are aimed at improving grid reliability and carrying out critical repairs. The power supply will be affected in many residential and commercial areas during the morning and afternoon hours.
Affected Areas & Timings:
- Adyar
- Anna Nagar
- Tambaram
Power supply in these localities and surrounding areas is expected to remain disrupted from 9:00 AM to approximately 2:00 PM.
Authorities have noted that restoration may take slightly longer in some places if the repair work turns out to be more complex than anticipated.
Check the official TANGEDCO website or app for street-level and locality-specific outage details.