Chennai rains | Several localities experience power shutdowns

Chennai experienced power shutdowns in several parts, ranging from one hour to more than four hours from early morning on Monday, June 19, 2023. The heavy overnight rains, combined with thunder that lashed the city from Sunday night onwards forced the local officials of Tangedco to switch off power supply in some areas even while the tripping of feeders caused in transformers and pillar boxes also resulted in power blackouts. In T. Nagar section a technical snag at the Usman Road power station resulted in power disruptions for more than three hours in localities of Habibullah Road and North Usman Road. In some areas of south Chennai, including Saligramam, Virugambakkam, Vadapalani, and Valasaravakkam, electricity officials managed to maintain power supply despite stagnation of rain water.