South Tamil Nadu
Thoothukudi district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Thoothukudi 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 Thoothukudi. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Thoothukudi? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Thoothukudi: what to expect
Thoothukudi district's economy runs through its port, and port operations, thermal power generation and salt pans means power reliability here matters commercially as well as at home. Planned shutdowns are usually scheduled well outside cargo-handling peak hours, while residential Thoothukudi city follows a more typical maintenance pattern.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Thoothukudi
- 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 Thoothukudi city 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 Thoothukudi power cuts
Are power cuts in Thoothukudi announced in advance?
Planned ones are, usually a day ahead, and they'll show up in the list above for Thoothukudi district. Faults near Kovilpatti or anywhere else in the district are never announced in advance, since nobody scheduled them.
Is the restoration time on a notice guaranteed for Thoothukudi?
It's a planned estimate, not a guarantee — TNPDCL aims to finish by the stated time across Thoothukudi district, including Kovilpatti, but complex jobs occasionally run over.
How can I complain about a power fault in Thoothukudi?
Use the 1912 toll-free helpline first — it's the fastest route for any district including Thoothukudi. The call centre and WhatsApp numbers are useful backups if 1912 is engaged.
Where can I see the actual tariff slabs used for Thoothukudi?
The tariff page on this site lists the full current slab structure, which applies statewide — the same rates cover Thoothukudi district, Kovilpatti, and everywhere else in Tamil Nadu.
Are power cuts worse in Thoothukudi during the monsoon?
Yes — between October and December, storm-related faults along the coast near Thoothukudi city and Kovilpatti 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.
Which towns in Thoothukudi does this page cover?
This page tracks TNPDCL shutdown notices across Thoothukudi district, including Thoothukudi city, Kovilpatti and Srivaikuntam. 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.