Chennai Faces Blackouts Due to Fire at Manali Substation
A fire broke out at the Manali 400/230kV substation in North Chennai on Thursday night, causing blackouts in parts of the city. The power outage lasted for three hours, with power restored by 2 am on Friday.
According to Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), the power was restored by stepping up 230KV to 400KV and rerouting the supply through Pulianthope. TANGEDCO stated, “TANGEDO sequential faults on both feeders from NCTPS II to Manali 400/230KV, #TANGEDCO swiftly ensured uninterrupted power to the city by stepping up 230KV to 400KV and rerouting power through Pulianthope.”
By 6 am on Friday, TANGEDCO had resolved the fault at NCTPS II and restored the Manali substation to its original condition. “Within a few hours, the dedicated team at TANGEDCO worked tirelessly to resolve the fault at NCTPS II, ensuring the Manali SS feeding the city was restored to its original healthy condition by 0600 hrs this morning,” the corporation added.
Following the blackouts, South Chennai MP Tamilachi Thangapandiyan addressed residents on X, saying, “Dear South Chennaites, the power outage & blackout is a matter of concern. I spoke to TANGEDCO officials just now and they are working to restore power at the earliest. Please be patient and vigilant. Will update as soon as possible.”
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Blackouts -: Blackouts are times when the electricity goes off and there is no power in homes and buildings. This can happen because of problems like a fire or a storm.
Substation -: A substation is a place where electricity is controlled and sent out to homes and businesses. It helps make sure the power is the right strength for us to use.
TANGEDCO -: TANGEDCO stands for Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation. It is the company that makes and sends out electricity to people in Tamil Nadu.
Pulianthope -: Pulianthope is an area in Chennai. In this context, it is where the power was rerouted to help restore electricity after the fire.
NCTPS II -: NCTPS II stands for North Chennai Thermal Power Station II. It is a big power plant that helps make electricity for Chennai.
MP Tamilachi Thangapandiyan -: MP Tamilachi Thangapandiyan is a Member of Parliament from South Chennai. She is a leader who helps make decisions and solve problems for the people in her area.