# Vyttila Residents Protest Over Power Outages

- Topic: business
- Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/frequent-power-disruptions-affect-residents-of-vyttila-trigger-protests/article71437683.ece)
- Published: 2026-09-07
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/frequent-power-disruptions-affect-residents-of-vyttila-trigger-protests/article71437683.ece
- Language: en
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## At a glance

- Power outages in Vyttila began on August 1, affecting hundreds of households during nighttime hours.
- The outages are linked to a shutdown at the Thykoodam substation while a transformer upgrade was in progress.
- KSEB officials pledged to fully charge the Ambelipadam feeder by Monday, restoring supply.
- Residents staged a protest outside the KSEB office on Saturday night, demanding explanations for the disruptions.

## Sources

- [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/frequent-power-disruptions-affect-residents-of-vyttila-trigger-protests/article71437683.ece)

## The story

Power outages have plagued Vyttila in Kochi since August 1, leaving hundreds of households without electricity during the night. Residents of the Janatha and Ponnurunni divisions report frequent disruptions, especially along Janatha Road, Major Road, Toc‑H Road, Ambelipadam Road and Kunjanbava Road. Councillor Anu K. Thankachan said the outages lasted for hours between midnight and early morning, except Thursday, and that the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) had promised a resolution by Monday night. The disruption stems from a shutdown at the Thykoodam substation while a transformer upgrade was underway, causing overload on the Ambelipadam feeder. KSEB officials said the feeder will be fully charged by Monday, which should restore supply. On Saturday night, residents marched outside the KSEB office, demanding answers; the protest dispersed after an assistant engineer explained the situation. KSEB Workers Association (CITU) blamed staff shortages linked to UDF policies and announced a march to Thiruvananthapuram to protest alleged illegal transfers. The board’s performance under the previous LDF government was highlighted as a contrast to current criticisms.

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