Chennai Blackout: Fire Outbreak at Manali Substation Causes Widespread Outage
Chennai Blackout Overview
A significant blackout occurred in Chennai when a fire broke out at the Manali substation late Thursday night. The blaze affected the power supply across multiple regions, leading to confusion and unrest among residents.
Fire Impact and Emergency Response
The fire at the Manali 400/230kV substation resulted in a substantial power outage. TANGEDCO worked quickly to address the situation, rerouting electricity through Pulianthope and troubleshooting faults at NCTPS II.
Restoration Efforts
- Power restored after three hours.
- Efforts focused on minimizing service interruption in South Chennai.
- TANGEDCO praised for rapid response.
This event highlights the importance of infrastructure maintenance and rapid emergency responses to ensure the reliability of power supply in urban areas.
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