SRINAGAR: Power supply to several areas of Kashmir will be affected by scheduled shutdowns of transmission and distribution lines on October 28, October 31 and November 3 and 7, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the shutdown of the 220 kV Zainakote–Alusteng transmission line (Circuits I and II) will affect a large number of areas from 9 am to 3 pm on October 28.
The affected areas include Shuhama, Bakura, Fethapora, Gadoora, Tulbag, Chundina, Saloora, Sherpathri, Beehama, Arampora, Arch, Nunner, Manigam, Duderhama, Malshaibagh, Wayil, Gultibagh, Pandach, Khalmullah, Umerheir, Panchayat, Ahmadnagar, Pathan Colony, Gulabagh, Kurhama, Yangpora, Baroosa, Old Dab, Checki Baba Salun, Sainik School, Rabitar, Kondbal, GCET Safapora, Lar, Waliwar, Watlar, Repora, Tulmulla, Dangerpora, Theeru, Larsun, Safapora, Central University, Gratbal, Jarakobagh, Hajin, Preng, Madwan, Banyari, Hakbara, Army Camp, Chandgeer, Aloosa, Malangam, Quil, Nishat, Papchan, Ajas, SK Bala, Sadunara, Bazipora, Nadihal, Guroora, Argam, Wanpora, Dawar, NHPC, Tragbal, Peerbaba, Razdan Top, Gund, Kullan, Surfraw, Gagangeer, Sonamarg, Fraw, Ganiwan, Z-Morh Tunnel, Mammer, Wangath, Kangan, Akhal, Baba Nagri and Canal, along with adjoining areas.
Separately, power supply to Boniyar, Trikanjan and adjoining areas will remain affected from 10 am to 3 pm on November 3 due to a shutdown of the 33 kV Boniyar line.
The 33 kV Watergam line will also be shut down from 10 am to 3 pm on October 31 and November 3 and 7. The shutdown will affect Watergam, Hachipora, Palpora, Behrampora, Dangiwacha, Hadipora, Safalpora and adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, the shutdown of the 33 kV Malpora line on October 31 will affect Chandoosa, Hospital, Dangerpora, Sultanpora, Gantamulla, Malpora, Hevan, Namblan, Nowshera, Limber, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) and adjoining areas from 10 am to 3 pm.
