TANGEDCO has provided an update regarding the ongoing infrastructure upgrades in Kallakurichi. Today, October 2, crews are working on transformer balancing in the main market area and Salem Main Road from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. While power supply is currently stable, residents may experience brief fluctuations as teams finalize the integration of new sub-grid components. This work is part of the broader effort to reduce voltage drops in the area. We request residents to remain patient while the technical team completes the calibration. For any urgent power failure assistance, contact Minnalagam at 1912 or 94987 94987. Your cooperation is vital as we work towards providing a more reliable and consistent power supply for all Kallakurichi residents throughout the year.

Residents in Kallakurichi report saline tap water on June 28. Suspect coastal saltwater mixing with underground freshwater lines.

Heavy wind and rain on June 29 deposited large sand layers near the Kallakurichi bypass, causing two-wheelers to slip.

Unannounced power cuts 3 times on June 29 in Kallakurichi industrial roads. Disrupts shipping logistics and cold storage units.

Residents of Chinnasalem town in Kallakurichi district have been receiving foul-smelling, discoloured water through the TWAD piped water supply for the past 5 days, raising serious concerns about water quality and public health. Complaint details: - Chinnasalem Wards 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 affected - Water colour: Yellowish-brown with visible suspended particles - Strong foul smell described as similar to sewage - First reported: September 10, 2026 - Residents have stopped using supplied water for drinking and cooking - Elderly and children at highest risk if contaminated water is consumed Possible causes according to residents: - TWAD overhead tank at Chinnasalem may have algae or contamination - A sewage line crossing near the distribution main may have a cross-connection - Tank cleaning not done in over 8 months Health impact so far: - 12 residents reportedly suffered stomach upset since September 10 - Local private doctor reports increased cases of gastroenteritis Urgent demands: - Immediate suspension of supply until water quality is tested - Emergency water tanker deployment - Tank cleaning and chlorination - Water sample testing and public disclosure of results TWAD Kallakurichi: 04151-222345 District Health Officer: 04151-220189 TWAD helpline: 1916

Kallakurichi District Police have seized a large illegal stockpile of firecrackers stored in a residential house in Chinnasalem, posing an extreme fire and explosion risk to surrounding families and residents. Seizure details: - Location: Private residence, Vinayagar Koil Street, Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi - Approximately 800 kg of illegal firecrackers found stored in two rooms and an attic - No licence for firecracker storage — required under Explosives Act 1884 - Items seized include: ground chakkar, colour sparklers, atom bombs, and string crackers - Storage location surrounded by 12 residential houses on all sides - A single spark could have caused catastrophic explosion endangering entire street How it was found: - Tip-off received by Kallakurichi SP office from an anonymous caller - Police team from Chinnasalem station arrived and confirmed the storage - House owner absconded — police searching Police action: - All 800 kg seized and transported to designated safe storage - Case registered under Explosives Act 1884, Section 5 and 9 - Investigation ongoing — supply chain being traced This was an enormous risk to public safety — neighbours were completely unaware of the danger next door. Kallakurichi District SP: 04151-222100 Kallakurichi Police Control Room: 04151-222222 Fire and Rescue: 101