SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns on several transmission and distribution lines in Kashmir during October and early November, affecting multiple areas, including parts of South and Central Kashmir.
According to an official notification issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, power supply to areas served by the 33 kV Alasteng–Nagbal line will remain affected from 9 am to 3 pm on October 14, 17 and 19.
The affected areas include Shuhama, Bakura, Fethapora, Gadoora, Tulbagh, Chundhuna, Saloora, Sherpathri and adjoining localities.
The shutdown of the 132 kV Habbak–Badampora transmission line, covering towers 67–71 and 75–78, will also affect power supply to Shuhama, Bakura, Darend, Nagbal, Fethapora, Gadoora, Tulbagh, Chunduna, Saloora, Sherpathri and adjoining areas from 9 am to 3 pm on October 14, 17, 18, 19 and 21.
Meanwhile, the 33 kV Awantipora–Sangam-II line will remain shut from 9 am to 3 pm on October 17, 22 and 24. The affected areas include Siamoh, K-Koot, Kiagam, Hariparigam, Chakoora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam, Railway and adjoining localities.
Power supply to Hajin, Preng, Madwan, Banyar, Hakbara, Chandergeer and adjoining areas will be affected from 11 am to 3 pm on October 15 and 19 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Badampora Army line.
The Chief Engineer has also announced a shutdown of the 132 kV Kangan–Badampora transmission line from 9 am to 3 pm on October 31 and November 2 and 4. The affected areas will include Beehama, Arampora, Arch, Nunner, Manigam, Duderhama, Malshaibagh, Wayil, Gutlibagh and adjoining localities.
In a separate update, KPDCL said the approved shutdowns of the 33 kV HMT line and the 33 kV Nehalpora–Markundal line, scheduled for October 14, had been cancelled.
