Commuters have lodged multiple complaints regarding non-functional street lights and dangerous deep potholes on the Kancheepuram bypass road, posing high accident risks during night travel. Immediate patch work and electrical repairs are demanded from the local municipality. Helpline: 1100.

Power cuts occur daily 3-4 times in Kancheepuram town streets. Handloom weavers on June 29 report losing hours of work due to darkness.

Tap water supplied near Sriperumbudur on June 28 is brown and has muddy deposits. Residents suspect old pipes are leaking soil.

Heavy tourist vehicles and rain on June 28 have damaged the entry roads near Ekambaranathar temple, creating deep craters.

TANGEDCO Kancheepuram Division has announced a maintenance power shutdown today September 14, 2026, affecting the historic temple town areas and surrounding residential zones. Affected areas: - Temple Town: East Raja Street, West Raja Street, North Raja Street - Pillaiyarpalayam: Main Road, 1st to 3rd Cross Streets - Thirukachi Nagar: Thirukatchi Nagar Main Road - Arulmigu Ekambareswarar area: Temple Street and surrounding lanes - Gandhi Road: From Town Bus Stand to Gandhi Road junction Timing: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Reason: Cable replacement work on the 11 KV feeder line Important: Arulmigu Ekambareswarar Temple and Kancheepuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple have their own generator backup — worship will continue uninterrupted. Silk saree shops and weavers on Temple Street should plan generator backup as power looms will be affected. TANGEDCO Kancheepuram helpline: 1912 Kancheepuram EB Division: 044-27222345

In a rare display of prompt civic action, Kancheepuram Corporation Engineer Mr. Selvakumar, Ward 12, resolved a long-standing drainage overflow issue in KK Nagar within 48 hours of a VizhiTN report being filed. The issue: A blocked storm water drain on KK Nagar 3rd Cross Street had been overflowing into the road and three adjacent houses for over 3 years, causing waterlogging and mosquito breeding every monsoon season. What happened: - Report filed on VizhiTN: September 12, 2026 - Corporation team arrived for inspection: September 13 morning - Full desilting and drain cover replacement completed: September 13 evening - Total resolution time: Under 36 hours Mr. Selvakumar personally supervised the work and ensured the drain covers were properly seated to prevent future overflow. Resident Mrs. Meenakshi, 3rd Cross Street: expressed gratitude saying this was the first time in 3 years the drain was properly cleaned. This is what responsive civic administration looks like. More officers like Mr. Selvakumar, please.