SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns affecting several areas of Kashmir on different dates between October 18 and November 8, 2026, due to maintenance work at grid stations and transmission lines.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, power supply to several areas of south and north Kashmir will remain affected during the specified hours.
The shutdown of the 132/33 kV Grid Station Kulgam will affect Ashmuji, Chambgund, Kilam, Devsar, Sopat, Akhal, Pombai, Yaripora, Parigam, Tarigam, Behibagh, Daderkoot, DH Pora, Ahmadabad, Aharbal, Bhatipora, Hospital, KB Pora, Khull, Gopalpora, Rambhama, Nillow, Arreh, Begam, Sehpora, Kulgam town and adjoining areas from 9 am to 3 pm on October 20.
Power supply to NIT Srinagar, the University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Shrine, Habbak Mallabagh, Rangpora, Habbak Crossing, Umer Colony, Mughal Lane, Kanitar, Hazratbal and adjoining areas will be affected from 9 am to 3 pm on October 18 and 25, and November 1 and 8, due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Habbak-Hazratbal line.
The shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-SIDCO line on October 18 will affect power supply to Khrew, Wuyan and cement plants from 9 am to 3 pm.
In south Kashmir, the shutdown of the 33 kV Lissar-Kokernag line will affect Kokernag, Vailoo, Dandipora and adjoining areas from 10 am to 3 pm on October 21.
Power supply to Qaimoh, Khudwani, Redwani, Rehpora, Matalhama and adjoining areas will remain affected from 10 am to 3 pm on October 19 and 22 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Wanpoh-Qaimoh line.
The 33 kV Dandipora-Ichhu/Mawar SHP line will remain shut on October 19, affecting Dandipora and adjoining areas from 10 am to 3 pm. The shutdown of the 33 kV Veeri-Zirpora Tapline on the same day will affect Veeri, Nowbugh, Guree, Kanalwan and adjoining areas during the same hours.
In north Kashmir, the shutdown of the 33 kV GSS Zainakote will affect Nehalpora, Mirgund, Singhpora, Narbal, Kawoosa, Lawaypora, Suzait, Sanoor, Malpora, Redbugh, Railway Station Mazhama, Soibugh, Daharmuna, Wadwan, Russu, Pymus, Shariefabad, Durbal and adjoining areas from 9 am to 3 pm on October 21.
Separately, the shutdown of the 132/33 kV Grid Station Lisser on October 21 will affect Kokernag, Soaf, Sagam, Bidder, Dooru, Nowgam, Chowgund, Qammer Hiller, Sadiwara, Verinag, Vailoo, Dandipora, Hiller, Shankerpora, Larkipora, Aarkashipora and adjoining areas from 9 am to 2 pm.
The corporation has advised consumers in the affected areas to take note of the scheduled shutdown timings.
