TANGEDCO Power Shutdown: Tirunelveli Palayamkottai and Melapalayam Today

TANGEDCO Tirunelveli Distribution Circle has announced a scheduled maintenance power cut today September 17, 2026, for urgent repair of the 11 KV distribution line at Palayamkottai. Affected areas: - Palayamkottai: Bible Nagar, Cathedral Road, Alvarkurichi Road stretch - Melapalayam: Melapalayam Main Road, Muthiah Street, Crescent Colony - Spicercolony: Full colony area - Pettai: Junction Road, Market Road, Arumugam Street - Vannarpet: Main Road and 1st to 4th cross streets Timing: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Reason: 11 KV line repair after storm damage from last week's rain Residents near Cathedral and Bible Nagar should note church services will be affected. Schools in Palayamkottai running morning sessions should have finished by 8:30 AM. TANGEDCO Tirunelveli helpline: 1912 Tirunelveli South EB Division: 0462-2502234