Chennai News: A fire at the Manali substation has caused widespread power outages in Chennai. Due to the incident, several areas are without electricity, forcing residents to protest in the middle of the night. The fire reportedly destroyed several pieces of equipment, severely disrupting the power supply. The blackout has affected areas from Manali to Mint in Chennai.
Residents have turned to social media to express their frustration and concerns. One user mentioned that the power outage has led to health issues for elderly people, such as rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure.
The Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Rajesh Lakhani, confirmed the fire inside the substation. He stated that fire and rescue personnel are working diligently to extinguish the fire. Lakhani assured that power would be restored soon in 50 percent of the city, including areas such as RA Puram, Mylapore, and Puliyanthope. News of the power cut spread rapidly on the social media platform X. One user described the situation as a major blackout, comparing it to the Earth monitoring for power-saving mode. Another user highlighted the ongoing darkness and delays in restoring power.
Lakhani clarified that the fire was not caused by overloading, as power consumption is typically low during this season. He suggested that a malfunction in some equipment might have led to the fire. Efforts are ongoing to restore power as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, local residents have expressed their anger and dissatisfaction over the long-standing power issues. Many have voiced their struggles on social media, urging authorities to address the problem immediately. The community’s frustration is evident as they continue to cope with the inconvenience caused by the outage.
