Chennai Civic Reports & Alerts
VizhiTN tracks live civic issues in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu — reported directly by residents from Anna Nagar, Velachery, Adyar, Perambur and nearby areas.
Browse active complaints about power cuts, water supply failures, road damage, scam alerts, job opportunities, and rooms for rent. Reports show community activity and status details when contributors or moderators provide updates.
📋 74 active civic reports in Chennai right now
Top Reports in Chennai
Unpaid TNEB Electricity Bill Disconnection Phishing SMS Scam
Fraudsters are sending SMS claiming power will be cut tonight at 9:30 PM if you do not call the contact number. TNEB never sends personal numbers for payment. Report such calls to the cyber crime police.
Fake Police Officer Customs Parcel Seizure Call Extortion
Fraud calls pretending to be FedEx or Customs staff, claiming a package in your name containing illegal drugs (MDMA) has been seized. They threaten arrest and demand money to settle. Do not pay; report to 1930.
Fraudulent TNEB Bill Payment Disconnection SMS in Chennai
Many residents in Chennai reported receiving SMS alerts on June 30 claiming their electricity connection will be suspended tonight if they do not update bill status via a suspicious APK link or phone number.
Police Verification Bribe Demanded for Passport Approval in Adyar
The verifying police officer from Adyar station visited my house for passport background verification. Despite all documents being in order, he openly demanded Rs 1,000 "courier and processing fee" in cash. I refused, citing government rules. He left with a warning.
Main Metro Water Trunk Pipeline Leakage Warning near Velachery Bypass
A major leak was detected on the main metro water supply line near Velachery bypass junction on June 30. Repair works are ongoing. Water distribution will be delayed by 24 hours in South Chennai.
Cyber Crime Wing Warns Public Against WhatsApp Part-Time Job Scams and Financial Fraud
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has cautioned the public regarding rising fraudulent WhatsApp messages offering high returns for simple YouTube video liking and rating tasks. Victims of financial fraud must immediately report incidents via National Cyber Helpline 1930.
About VizhiTN in Chennai
VizhiTN is Tamil Nadu's citizen civic platform. Residents of Chennai use VizhiTN to report local issues, warn neighbours about scams, share job openings, and track government resolution of civic problems. VizhiTN also covers nearby districts: Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram. All reports are publicly visible, anonymous by choice, and updated continuously.
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⚡ Chennai Civic Services & Issue Portals
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🏛️ Chennai Municipal Directory & Citizen Guide
Essential helpline contacts, civic FAQs, and official escalation channels for Chennai
Chennai District Collectorate
CM Cell Helpline: 1100
Power Outage & Line Faults
Minnagam Helpline: 94987 94987
TWAD & Municipal Water Supply
Corporation Water Helpline: 1913
❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Chennai Civic Issues
How do I report a pothole or road issue in Chennai?
You can log a civic receipt on VizhiTN with a photo and location tag. VizhiTN automatically generates a formatted report ready for submission to the Chennai Corporation / Collectorate.
How do I check scheduled power cuts in Chennai?
Check active electricity alerts on the Chennai Civic Hub. Maintenance schedules and unscheduled outage updates are posted and verified by local residents.
What is the CM Cell helpline number for grievance escalation?
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Special Cell toll-free helpline is 1100. Issues logged on VizhiTN generate formatted text ready for submission to the CM Cell portal.