Central Tamil Nadu
Cuddalore district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Cuddalore district.
Planned shutdowns
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Who to call
| 24x7 toll-free (all districts) | 1912 |
|---|---|
| 24x7 call centre | 94987 94987 |
| 94458 50811 |
These are the statewide TNPDCL/TANGEDCO helpline numbers — the same across every district, including Cuddalore. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Cuddalore? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Cuddalore: what to expect
Cuddalore district combines a working coastline with SIPCOT chemical units and the NLC thermal/lignite power complex at Neyveli near Chidambaram. Planned maintenance shutdowns are common around the industrial belt, while the fishing and residential areas near Cuddalore town tend to see shorter, more localised outages.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Cuddalore
- Charge phones, inverter batteries and power banks the night before.
- Keep the 1912 helpline saved and your service connection number handy — it speeds up any fault report from Cuddalore town or nearby.
- Unplug fridges, TVs and computers a few minutes before the cut and after restoration, to avoid surge damage.
- Keep the 1912 helpline saved, along with your service connection number.
Frequently asked questions about Cuddalore power cuts
Is there a power cut in Cuddalore today?
Scheduled TNPDCL/TANGEDCO shutdowns for Cuddalore appear in the listing above as soon as the notice is published, usually a day in advance. If your area isn't listed and the supply is off, it's an unplanned fault — report it on 1912.
Why does restoration time vary across Cuddalore district?
It depends on what's being worked on — a simple line inspection near Panruti finishes faster than a transformer replacement elsewhere in Cuddalore. The notice's stated end time is TNPDCL's own estimate for that specific job.
Who do I call for an unscheduled power cut in Cuddalore?
The 1912 toll-free helpline covers all districts including Cuddalore, 24x7. You can also reach the call centre at 94987 94987 or WhatsApp 94458 50811 — have your service connection number ready.
Where can I see the actual tariff slabs used for Cuddalore?
The tariff page on this site lists the full current slab structure, which applies statewide — the same rates cover Cuddalore district, Panruti, and everywhere else in Tamil Nadu.
Are power cuts worse in Cuddalore during the monsoon?
Yes — between October and December, storm-related faults along the coast near Cuddalore town and Chidambaram are more common than scheduled maintenance shutdowns. These aren't planned in advance, so they won't appear on this page until TNPDCL publishes an update; if your supply is off without a notice, treat it as a fault and call 1912.
Do industrial areas in Cuddalore get separate shutdown notices from residential areas?
Often, yes. Cuddalore district's HT (high-tension) industrial feeders serving SIPCOT chemical units and the NLC thermal/lignite power complex at Neyveli are usually maintained on a different schedule than the LT feeders supplying homes in Cuddalore town and Chidambaram, so a notice for one doesn't always mean the other is affected.
Also useful: today's shutdowns across Tamil Nadu, TNEB bill calculator, current tariff slabs and how to prepare for a planned outage.