Chennai Restores Power Swiftly After Substation Fire Incident

A major fire at Chennai's Manali substation led to extensive power outages in several parts of the city. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) quickly rerouted supply and repaired the damage, restoring power by morning. The prompt action demonstrated the resilience and efficiency of TANGEDCO.

Several parts of Chennai experienced a sudden power outage following a fire incident at the Manali substation. The fire caused sequential faults on both feeders at the substation, leading to extensive damage.

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) responded promptly by rerouting the supply through alternate pathways. Power was restored by morning, showcasing TANGEDCO's resilience and efficiency.

The state-owned corporation detailed the swift action taken on social media, citing tireless efforts to resolve the fault and restore normalcy by 6 am.

(With inputs from agencies.)