Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir Valley for Maintenance and Upgrades
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced multiple power shutdowns across various regions of the Kashmir Valley as part of ongoing maintenance, stabilisation, and upgrade works. These temporary power interruptions are aimed at improving the reliability and safety of the electrical network. Here is a detailed schedule and the areas that will be affected:
Stringing Works on 11 KV Lurgam Feeder
Affected Areas: Aripal, Satoora, Lam, Jawarpora, Wagad
Shutdown Dates: 07, 09, and 12 November 2024
Timings: 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Details: The 33 KV Lurgam-Aripal Tap Line will be shut down to facilitate stringing works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
Branch Cutting on 33 KV HMT Line
Affected Areas: Singhpora, Nihalpora, Mirgund, Shadipora
Shutdown Date: 05 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Power will be disrupted for branch cutting, affecting several 33/11 KV Receiving Stations.
Shutdown of 33 KV Pattan-Amargrah Line
Affected Areas: Pattan, Palhallan, Hamray
Shutdown Date: 06 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Power supply will be interrupted for maintenance on the Pattan-Amargrah line.
Maintenance on 33 KV Delina-Wagoora Line
Affected Areas: Sangarama, Wagoora, Kreeri, Ichloo
Shutdown Date: 07 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Shutdown is scheduled for maintenance, impacting Receiving Stations in these regions.
Conductor Shifting on 33 KV Amargrah-Arampora Line
Affected Areas: Arampora, Panzipora, Shercolony, Bugoo
Shutdown Dates: 05 and 07 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Power shutdown for conductor shifting to newly erected poles.
Branch Cutting on 33 KV Kralpora Line
Affected Areas: Panzgam, Karen, Kralpora, Tanghdar
Shutdown Dates: 05 and 07 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Branch cutting to ensure network safety, impacting multiple areas.
Shutdown of 33 KV Hayhama Line
Affected Areas: Karhama, Trehgam, Hyhama
Shutdown Dates: 06 and 08 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Maintenance shutdown affecting power supply across these regions.
Shutdown of 33 KV Kupwara Hot/Old/MES Line
Affected Areas: Drugmulla, Tikker, Galizoo, Khumeriya, Kursen, Sogam, Machil
Shutdown Dates: 05 and 09 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Planned shutdown to facilitate maintenance and ensure network stability.
Maintenance on 33 KV Handwara Hot Line
Affected Areas: Handwara, Chogal
Shutdown Date: 06 November 2024
Timings: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Maintenance shutdown affecting Receiving Stations at Handwara and Chogal.
Augmentation and Stabilisation of 33 KV Budgam-Waterhail Tap Line
Affected Areas: Samsan, Parthan, Waterhail, PHE, Substation Jawalpora
Shutdown Dates: 06, 09, and 12 November 2024
Timings: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Details: Power will be shut down to enable line stabilisation and augmentation, impacting several areas.
The Chief Engineer of Distribution, KPDCL, advised residents in affected areas to plan accordingly, as power supply will be unavailable during the designated times. These shutdowns are necessary for critical upgrade and maintenance work, which will ultimately enhance power reliability and service quality across the Valley.
