
Chennai rains: Power supply being maintained in major parts of the city
The Hindu
Tangedco officials maintain power supply in Chennai despite heavy rains, with disruptions in flood-prone areas.
In the wake of heavy rains predicted for two days (October 15, 16) the officials of Tangedco has been maintaining power supply in major parts of Chennai city except in a few parts which are prone for flooding.
A senior official of Tangedco said at present power supply was being maintained in almost all parts of the city despite heavy rains lashing from Tuesday morning. No power supply was disrupted on Monday night when rains poured in the city.
However the senior electricity official said local officials have been advised to shutdown power supply based on the situation of flooding.
S. Tamilselvan, a resident of Durai street in Tondiarpet, said power supply had been disrupted for more than one hour.
At present power supply has been disrupted in a few parts of T. Nagar, Chetpet, Tondiarpet, Madipakkam and parts of Perambur, due to flooding alert.

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