Several neighbourhoods across Coimbatore district will experience power outages on June 16 and 17, as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has announced scheduled maintenance work to improve infrastructure reliability.

The planned shutdowns will take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days. Officials stated that the monthly maintenance includes line repairs, transformer checks, and tree trimming around overhead lines to prevent disruptions during monsoon winds and rains.

Coimbatore Power Cut: Areas Affected

June 16, 2025: Pattanam 110/11 kV Substation and surroundings: Pattanam, Pattanam Pudur, Kamban Nagar, Noyal Nagar, Sathyanarayana Puram, Pallapalayam EB Office, Karavali Salai, Nakamanaikan Palayam, Kaveri Nagar and Kamatchi Puram.  The power cut will be experienced due to substation maintenance work.

June 17, 2025: Kuppepalayam, Onnipalayam, CK Palayam, Kallipalayam, Kattampatty, Sengalipalayam, Karichipalayam, Vadugapalayam, Kathavukarai, Mondikaliputhur, Moonukattiyur and Rangappagoundanputhur. The shutdown is for maintenance and tree-cutting operations near power lines.

Earlier this week, a power shutdown was carried out on June 13 in parts of Somayampalayam, affecting areas including: KV SS, Yamuna Nagar, Kalappanaickenpalayam, GCT Nagar, Kanuvai, KNG Pudur, Thadagam Road, Cheran Industries area, Vidhya Colony, Saj Garden, VMT Nagar, Teachers Colony
Namitha Colony. 

Power Shutdown Advise To Residents 

At the time of power shutdown, residents have been advised to store adequate water in advance, complete essential electrical chores before the shutdown, charge mobile phones and backup power devices. 

The monthly preventive maintenance is aimed at reducing the risk of unplanned outages and ensuring smoother service during peak usage periods. Power supply will be restored earlier if the maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.