## Chennai Braces for Power Shutdown: 5-Hour Outages Planned for Today and Tomorrow
Chennai, the bustling capital of Tamil Nadu, is experiencing planned power outages affecting numerous areas today, November 27th, and continuing into tomorrow, November 28th. These disruptions, lasting five hours each, are scheduled for essential maintenance work by the electricity board. While the work is expected to conclude by 2:00 PM today, residents are advised to prepare for a potential full five-hour interruption.
Areas Affected Today, November 27th:
Today’s power outage impacts a wide range of localities across the city. Affected areas include, but are not limited to: North Terminal Road, T.H. Road (parts), Thideer Nagar, Cheriyan Nagar, Sudalai Muthu Street, Ashok Nagar, Desiyan Nagar, Nammaiah Maistry Street, Butchammal Street, Nagooran Thottam, Balakrishnan Street, Fishing Harbour, Dhanapal Nagar, Venkatesan Ali Street, Veeraragavan Street, Erusappa Mestry Street, Poondithangammal Street, AE Koil Street, Avoor Muthaiya Street, Othavadai Street, Gandhi Street, Varadharajan Street, Mettu Street, Village Street, Cross Road, Sivan Nagar, Mangammal Thottam, Jeeva Nagar, MPT Quarters, AE Koil Street, Balaji Garden, Pudhu Nagar, Bye Pass Road, Arroon Ullasa City, and Shanthi Colony. Residents in these areas should anticipate a power interruption between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Areas Affected Tomorrow, November 28th:
The power outages extend into tomorrow, November 28th, impacting different sections of the city. According to DT Next, the following areas are scheduled for a five-hour power cut:
Parts of MRC Nagar, Foreshore Estate, Gandhi Nagar, PRO Quarters, RK Mutt, RK Nagar, Ranj Meyiammai Tower, Sathiya Dev Avenue, True Value Homes, HT Service, Raja Street, Robertson Lane, Raja Gramani Garden, KVB Garden, Appa Gramani Street, Velayutharaja Street, TP Scheme Road, Raja Muthaiah Puram, Kuttigramani Street, Kamaraja Salai, Kasthuri Avenue, Karpagaam Avenue, Vasanth Avenue, South Avenue, Shanmugapuram, Santhome High Road, Sathiya Nagar, Aringar Anna Nagar, Annai Theresa Nagar, Perumal Koil Street, South Canal Bank Road, VOC Nagar, RK Nagar, Thilagar Nagar, Ellaya Mudhali Street, Seniammankoil Street, parts of TH Road, Tollgate Area, Stanley, Old Washermenpet, Kannikoil, Kalmandapam area, Kummalamman Koil Street, GA Road, Thandavarya Gramani Street, Solaiyappan Street, Srirangammal Street, parts of Sanjeevarayan Koil Street, Kappalbolu Street, Balu Mudali Street, JV Koil Street, Ramanuja Appar Street, Balaarunachala Street, parts of Lawyer Chinnathambi I & II, parts of Namachivaya Chetti Street, Justice Pandalai Colony Street, Venkatachalam Street, Thandavaraya Mudhali Street and TH Road SS. These areas should also anticipate disruptions between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Chennai Weather: Heavy Rains Predicted
Adding to the challenges faced by Chennai residents, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a weather warning. A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts light to moderate rainfall, with periods of heavy rain, until Thursday, November 28th. Several schools in Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur have already announced closures today as a precautionary measure. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.
This planned power outage coupled with the predicted heavy rainfall calls for proactive preparation by Chennai residents. Staying informed about both the power cuts and the weather conditions is crucial for minimizing disruption and ensuring safety.
