Trichy Braces for Scheduled Power Interruptions on Wednesday
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has officially announced planned power shutdowns across specific zones in Trichy this Wednesday. These disruptions are necessitated by essential maintenance and emergency repair operations at key electrical substations within the city.
Maintenance Schedule and Affected Localities
The primary maintenance activity is slated for the Kambarasampettai substation, with work scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This will result in temporary power cuts in numerous neighborhoods, including Chathiram Bus Stand, Balaji Avenue, V N Nagar, Balakrishna Nagar, Vanapattarai, Periyar Nagar, Jayaram Nagar, Housing Unit, Salai Road, Cholarajapuram, Mudaliar Street, Kamakshi Amman Koil Street, Kaveri Nagar, Vadivel Nagar, Minnappan Nagar, Fish Market, Kambarasampettai, Murungapettai, Gudalur, Mutharasanallur, and Pazhur.
Additionally, water supply services will be impacted as the Ponmalai and HAPP drinking water stations will experience suspension of electricity during this period.
Extended Outage at K Sathanur Substation
Simultaneously, maintenance work will be conducted at the K Sathanur substation from 9:45 AM to 5:00 PM. This extended outage will affect residents in areas such as K K Nagar, Indian Bank Colony, Kajamalai Colony, Sundar Nagar, Ayyappa Nagar, Mullai Nagar, Olaiyur, Mannarpuram, Wireless Road, Sempattu, and Kottapattu.
Purpose and Precautions
The shutdowns are part of routine infrastructure upkeep aimed at enhancing the reliability and safety of the power distribution network in Trichy. Tangedco has advised citizens in the affected zones to prepare for the temporary inconvenience by ensuring backup power arrangements for essential devices and conserving water supplies.
Authorities emphasize that these measures are crucial to prevent unforeseen electrical failures and to maintain long-term service stability. Residents are encouraged to stay updated through official channels for any changes to the schedule.
