SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that scheduled shutdowns will be carried out across multiple transmission lines and grid stations between June 14 and 17, 2026 for maintenance works, resulting in temporary power disruptions in several parts of the Kashmir Valley.
According to the department, a shutdown of the 33 kV Kangan–Surfraw line will be observed on June 15, from 9 am to 3 pm, affecting power supply to Gund, Kulan, Gagangeer, Sonamarg, Fraw, Ganiwan and adjoining areas.
On June 14, shutdown of 75 MVA, 132/33 kV Bank-I and 50 MVA, 132/33 kV Bank-II at Grid Substation Zainakote will be carried out from 10 am to 2 pm, affecting Zainakote, Bakshipora, Shalteng, Narbal, Soibugh, Mazhama railway station area, Shariefabad, Kawoosa, parts of Budgam district, hospital areas including Noora Hospital, All India Radio Lawaypora and adjoining localities.
Similarly, shutdown of the 33 kV Arampora Handwara–Kupwara Old Line and 33 kV Amargarh–Nowpora line will be undertaken on June 15, from 9 am to 3 pm, impacting Handwara town, Chogal, Kulangam, Lolab Valley, Machil Valley, Nowpora, Seelo, Achabal, Brath, Dangerpora, Wadoora and nearby areas.
Another shutdown of the 33 kV Arampora Handwara–Kupwara line is scheduled for June 17, from 9 am to 3 pm, affecting Zachaldara, Rajwar, Hangah, Haril, Kupwara town, Drugmulla, Nagri, Batergam, Gulgam and adjoining localities.
On June 16, shutdown of the 33 kV Keran Tap Line and Dolipora Tap Line will be carried out from 9 am to 3 pm, affecting Keran, Dolipora, Magam, Vilgam and surrounding areas.
In addition, shutdown of the 33 kV Nihalpora–HMT line will be observed on June 15, from 9 am to 1 pm, affecting Singhpora, Mirgund, SKUAST, Shadipora, Maloora, Panjinar, Ganistan and adjoining areas.
KPDCL has advised residents in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements in view of the scheduled interruptions and said the shutdowns are required for maintenance and system improvement works.
