West Tamil Nadu
Nilgiris district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Nilgiris 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 Nilgiris. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Nilgiris? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Nilgiris: what to expect
Nilgiris district's cooler climate around Udhagamandalam (Ooty) and Coonoor means summer isn't the peak season for outages the way it is on the plains — there's far less air-conditioning load to strain the grid. What does drive shutdowns here is monsoon rain and occasional landslip risk near hill roads, which can delay restoration even after a fault is fixed.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Nilgiris
- Charge phones, inverter batteries and power banks the night before.
- Cold storage for tea/dairy in the Udhagamandalam (Ooty) area is worth backing up separately — hill faults after heavy rain can take longer to reach and repair.
- 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 Nilgiris power cuts
How current is the shutdown list for Nilgiris?
It reflects whatever TNPDCL has published most recently for Nilgiris district. Notices are usually added a day ahead, so checking again later in the day can surface updates that weren't posted this morning.
When will my power be restored in Nilgiris?
For a planned shutdown, check the end time listed on the notice for your area of Nilgiris district — TNPDCL usually restores supply on schedule unless work overruns. For an unreported fault, call 1912 for an estimate.
How do I report a power failure in Nilgiris?
Call the 24x7 toll-free number 1912, or the call centre on 94987 94987, or WhatsApp 94458 50811. Keep your service connection number from your bill ready.
Does Nilgiris district get the 200 units free subsidy?
Yes — the subsidy applies statewide, including all of Nilgiris district and areas like Coonoor, for domestic consumers using 500 bimonthly units or less.
Does Nilgiris get fewer power cuts than plains districts in summer?
Generally yes for household load, since the cooler climate around Udhagamandalam (Ooty) means far less air-conditioning demand. What can cause outages instead is heavy monsoon rain affecting hill feeders around Coonoor, which sometimes takes longer to restore than a plains-area fault.
Which towns in Nilgiris does this page cover?
This page tracks TNPDCL shutdown notices across Nilgiris district, including Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Coonoor and Kotagiri. Use the search box on the shutdown pages to filter to your specific locality.
Also useful: today's shutdowns across Tamil Nadu, TNEB bill calculator, current tariff slabs and how to prepare for a planned outage.