Tamil Nadu Power Cuts Hit 200+ Areas as Grid Upgrades Continue, June 18

Tamil Nadu residents face another day of scheduled power outages on June 18 as the electricity board carries out routine maintenance across multiple cities. More than 200 areas in Chennai and Coimbatore will lose power from 9 AM to 4 PM. The state government announced a Rs 2,275-crore infrastructure upgrade plan to address ageing equipment and reduce future disruptions.

Power Cuts Affect Over 200 Neighborhoods

Power supply will be suspended from 9 AM to 2 PM on June 18 across multiple zones in Chennai and Coimbatore. Affected areas include Iyyappanthangal, Pallavaram, and Tiruverkadu in Chennai, plus 35 neighborhoods in Coimbatore including Water Market, Lakshmi Nagar, and Valliyampalayam. Maintenance work may finish early, restoring power before 2 PM. Residents are advised to charge mobile phones and laptops before the outage begins.

Why Power Cuts Continue Despite No Shortage

Tamil Nadu does not face electricity shortage, but outages persist due to ageing electrical equipment, underground cable faults, and rising power consumption. The state government said maintenance work and accidental damage to power cables during road excavation by service agencies also cause disruptions. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed officials to ensure prompt action on complaints during a review meeting on June 17.

State Invests Rs 2,275 Crore to End Outages

The Tamil Nadu government approved a major infrastructure upgrade with 121 new and upgraded substations under construction at Rs 10,109 crore. Another 231 substations have been proposed with Rs 15,032 crore investment. The state also operationalised 77 additional Fuse-Off Call centres, seven new fault-repair teams, 125 power restoration vehicles, and two underground cable fault detection teams. Officials will recruit 15,058 electricity workers for maintenance and restoration work.

New Complaint System Launched for Faster Response

The government operationalised the Minnagam service centre at 9498794987 for 24-hour complaint monitoring through calls and social media. A WhatsApp-based complaint management system will be integrated shortly. Consumers can report power issues through these channels and expect immediate action. Ten high-level monitoring teams now track power-related problems round the clock across the state.

Final Thoughts

Tamil Nadu’s scheduled power cuts will continue as the state upgrades its aging grid. With Rs 2,275 crore committed to infrastructure improvements and new complaint systems in place, the government aims to reduce outages by year-end.

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