A 60-year-old man, S Ganesan, tragically passed away on Saturday after falling into the lift shaft of his apartment building in Chennai. Reportedly in an intoxicated state, Ganesan had gotten into the lift when it stopped between floors due to a power outage. The residents of the building, attempting to rescue Ganesan, informed the security guard. However, in the process, the guard slipped and also fell into the gap, causing both men to fall to the basement. Ganesan's death has been ruled an accident, and a case has been registered for further investigation.
With rising temperatures and sweltering heat in Tamil Nadu, the state's power demand has reached a record high of 19,000 Megawatt, the highest in history. This surpasses the previous high of 18,882 Megawatt recorded just a day before. Despite this, the state government has managed to meet the demand without any power outages. The energy policy note for 2023-24 projects a further increase in peak demand and daily energy consumption for the state.
Residents in Pattabiram, Thandurai, and Sekkadu can expect a power supply disruption on Friday, as scheduled maintenance work is set to take place. The outage is expected to last from 9 am to noon, with supply being restored before noon if the planned work is completed on time. Those living in areas such as Iyyappan Nagar, Anna Nagar, and Kamarajapuram should also be prepared for the outage.