Date:30/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/30/stories/2008113059010500.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Power supply cut as safety measure

Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) officials say they have temporarily suspended electricity supply in many parts of the city and suburban areas as a safety measure, and not due to load shedding or shortage of power.

In a press release on Friday, TNEB Member Distribution stated that due to heavy rain and release of water from Chembarambakkam and other lakes, water stagnation had occurred in many areas in city and suburban areas, including those occupied by VIPs.

In order to avoid accidents due to leakage of power, electricity supply has been temporarily suspended.

Monitoring situation

The officials were monitoring the situation closely. Electricity supply would be restored as and when the areas were safe. Public could contact the special cell at 2852 1109 and 2852 4422.