SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has outlined a winter preparedness plan covering approximately 13.53 lakh consumers across Kashmir, supported by a network of 353 receiving stations, 1,469 power feeders and nearly 50,000 distribution transformers.
According to the corporation’s Winter Preparedness Handbook 2026–27, its electricity distribution infrastructure includes 135 feeders operating at 33 KV and 1,334 feeders at 11 KV. The receiving stations have a combined capacity of 5,021.65 MVA, while the distribution transformer network has an aggregate capacity of 5,901.610 MVA.
The network comprises 2,404 circuit kilometres of 33-KV feeders, 19,243.51 circuit kilometres of 11-KV feeders and 51,670.6 circuit kilometres of low-tension lines.
As part of its winter arrangements, KPDCL has listed a buffer stock of 1,096 distribution transformers across electric divisions and central stores. The reserve includes 411 transformers rated at 63 KVA, 335 at 100 KVA, 107 at 250 KVA and 103 at 25 KVA, with the remaining units distributed across other capacities.
The handbook also lists 824 damaged distribution transformers for repair at divisional and central workshops. KPDCL says it is enhancing repair capacity to increase daily output and maintain adequate buffer stocks.
The preparedness plan includes reviewing overloaded transformers, augmenting capacity or installing additional transformers where required, and renovating and modernising distribution transformers and receiving stations.
The corporation has also identified locations prone to recurring faults, overloading and outages for necessary rectification. Regular shutdowns of 33-KV, 11-KV and low-tension lines are being undertaken to clear power corridors through branch cutting.
To respond to breakdowns, KPDCL has prepared Swift Restoration Teams, dedicated field teams and control rooms at district and divisional levels. The handbook also provides a contact directory of restoration personnel across different electric divisions and subdivisions in Kashmir.
The corporation says spare conductors, distribution transformers, transformer oil and other materials are being supplied to electric divisions according to requirements. Its 24-hour customer care centre, accessible through helpline 1912, is designated to handle consumer grievances.
KPDCL has also advised consumers to report snapped conductors immediately, maintain a safe distance from damaged electrical infrastructure and avoid touching fallen wires or attempting repairs themselves.
The handbook gives the installed distribution transformer count as 49,935 in its network overview, while its divisional stock table records 49,008. The difference of 927 units requires clarification from the corporation.
