On 5th October 2024, multiple towns in Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, will experience a scheduled power shutdown due to essential maintenance work. These outages will occur from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will affect the towns of Soolakarai, Valayapatti, R.Reddiapatti, Seithur, Watrap, Mudangiar, S.Kodikulam, and A.Thulukkapatti. This (TNEB) shutdown is necessary to perform substation and feeder maintenance aimed at improving the overall power grid performance.
Virudhunagar 5th October 2024 Power Shutdown Details (Overview)
Town | Substation | Feeder | Locations | Type of Work |
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Soolakarai | SOOLAKARAI 110/11 KV | SOOLAKARAI 110/11 KV | Collector Office, Alagapuri, Meesalur, Tholirpettai, Police Colony | Substation Maintenance |
Valayapatti | VALAYAPATTI 110 KV | VALAYAPATTI 110 KV | Kunnur, Lakshmiyapuram, A.Thulukkapatti, Moovaraivenran, Krishnankoil | Substation Maintenance |
R.Reddiapatti | R.REDDIAPATTI 110 KV | R.REDDIAPATTI 110 KV | Chatrapatti, Ayyanapuram, N.Puthur, Thenkarai, Keelarajakularaman | Substation Maintenance |
Seithur | SEITHUR 110 KV | SEITHUR 110 KV | Devathanam, Kovilur, Sokkanathanputhur, Solaiseri, Krishnapuram | Substation Maintenance |
Watrap | WATRAP 110 KV | WATRAP 110 KV | Pilavakkal anai, Khansapuram, Koomapatti, Mathur, W.Puthupatti | Substation Maintenance |
Mudangiar | MUDANGIAR 110 KV | MUDANGIAR 110 KV | Ayyanarkoil, Rajus College, Thadco Colony, Thendral Nagar | Substation Maintenance |
S.Kodikulam | S.KODIKULAM 33/11 KV | S.KODIKULAM 33/11 KV | S.Kodikulam and surrounding areas | Substation Maintenance |
A.Thulukkapatti | A.THULUKAPATTI 33/11 KV | A.THULUKAPATTI 33/11 KV | A.Thulukkapatti and surrounding areas | Substation Maintenance |
Detailed Information for Each Virudhunagar District Town
1. Soolakarai Power Shutdown
Residents of Soolakarai, including areas such as Collector Office, Alagapuri, Meesalur, and Police Colony, will experience a power cut from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This outage is part of a routine substation maintenance at the Soolakarai 110/11 KV Substation. The goal is to enhance the reliability of power supply in the region by upgrading infrastructure.
2. Valayapatti Power Shutdown
In Valayapatti, the power will be off from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, affecting areas like Kunnur, Lakshmiyapuram, A.Thulukkapatti, and Moovaraivenran. This shutdown is required for substation maintenance at the Valayapatti 110 KV Substation, aimed at stabilizing the grid and preventing unexpected outages.
3. R.Reddiapatti Power Shutdown
Power will be interrupted in R.Reddiapatti and nearby areas such as Chatrapatti, Ayyanapuram, and Thenkarai between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 5th October 2024. This is due to maintenance work at the R.Reddiapatti 110 KV Substation, ensuring a more consistent electricity flow.
4. Seithur Power Shutdown
Areas of Seithur, including Devathanam, Kovilur, and Sokkanathanputhur, will have no electricity from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM as substation maintenance takes place at the Seithur 110 KV Substation.
5. Watrap Power Shutdown
In Watrap, including localities such as Pilavakkal anai, Khansapuram, and S.Kodikulam, power will be shut down from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for maintenance at the Watrap 110 KV Substation. This maintenance will improve power delivery to the town and surrounding areas.
6. Mudangiar Power Shutdown
Mudangiar residents in Ayyanarkoil, Rajus College, Thadco Colony, and Thendral Nagar will experience a scheduled power outage on 5th October 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The shutdown is for routine substation maintenance.
7. S.Kodikulam Power Shutdown
The S.Kodikulam area will face a power shutdown between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM due to maintenance work at the S.Kodikulam 33/11 KV Substation. This work aims to boost the efficiency of the power grid in the region.
8. A.Thulukkapatti Power Shutdown
In A.Thulukkapatti, there will be a power interruption from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on 5th October 2024 as maintenance work takes place at the A.Thulukkapatti 33/11 KV Substation.
How to Check Power Shutdown Status in Virudhunagar 2024
If you are affected by the scheduled power shutdown, you can easily check the status using the TNEB (Tamil Nadu Electricity Board) online platform. Follow the steps below to verify if your town is affected.
Step-by-Step Guide to Check Power Shutdown in Virudhunagar:
- Visit the TNEB Official Website TNEB’s Official Website.
- Once on the homepage, navigate to the Shutdown Information section from the main menu.
- Select Your Circle and Town:
- Select Virudhunagar District from the drop-down menu.
- Then, choose your specific town, such as Soolakarai, Valayapatti, or any other affected town.
- Enter the CAPTCHA code shown on the screen to proceed.
- Once you submit the details, you will receive real-time updates about the power shutdown in your town.
Example for Soolakarai:
- Visit TNEBโs Portal.
- Select Virudhunagar under the district list.
- Choose Soolakarai as your town.
- Enter the CAPTCHA and click Submit.