SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of south and central Kashmir from November 1 to 7, 2026, due to maintenance work on multiple 33 kV transmission lines.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, power supply to several areas of Shopian district will remain affected on November 1 from 9 am to 3 pm due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Kanipora-Batapora and 33 kV Kanipora-Keller lines.
The affected areas include Gagren, Shopian Town, Sharatpora, Industrial Estate (IE) Gagren, Mini Secretariat, Hotline, Devpora, Hurpora, Sedow, Batapora, Keller, Gatipora, Moshward, Maspora, Kathahalan, Kanipora, Ganowpora, Nadpora, Balapora, Dragbam, Shadimarg, Sangerwani and Dompora, besides adjoining areas.
Similarly, the shutdown of the 33 kV Nowbugh-Nagam and 33 kV Nowbugh-Chadoora lines will affect electricity supply to Kakawring, Yousmarg, Charisharief, Tilsera, Badipora, Nagam, Hayatpora, Hafroo, Bizgoo, Loolipora, Sogam, Repora, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Dowlatpora, Gudsathoo, Panzan, Lalgam, Ranger and Kathairgund, along with adjoining areas, on November 2 from 10 am to 1 pm.
In another scheduled shutdown, electricity supply to Awantipora, Jawbara, Barsoo, Malangpora, Padgampora, Beighpora, Midoora and Bohu, besides adjoining areas, will be affected on November 4 from 9 am to 3 pm due to maintenance work on the 33 kV Awantipora line.
The 33 kV Awantipora-Sangam second line will also remain shut on November 3 and 7 from 9 am to 3 pm, affecting power supply to Siamoh, K-Koot, Kiagam, Hariparigam, Chakpora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam, Railway and adjoining areas.
The corporation has advised consumers in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements in view of the scheduled interruptions.
