Frequent power outages reported across several parts of Tiruchi district over the past week, particularly during night hours, have sparked concern among residents.Residents of Thalakudi in Lalgudi block staged a protest on Tuesday, condemning the recurring power cuts and demanding immediate action from the authorities. They expressed frustration over the prolonged outages and the inconvenience caused. Police and EB officials attempted to pacify the crowd and assured them that efforts were being made to address the issue.Similar complaints of unscheduled power outages were reported from several localities in the city, including Tiruverumbur, Thuvakudi and the Gandhi Market area. Residents said the interruptions have become a regular occurrence during the night, affecting sleep and business activities.Residents urged the electricity department to take immediate measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply and provide timely updates whenever maintenance works or technical faults necessitate power shutdowns. Published - June 10, 2026 08:33 pm IST