Kashmir Power Shutdown April 2026: Full Schedule, Affected Areas & Preparation Guide By: Javid Amin | 16 April 2026 Planned Power Shutdown Across Kashmir: What You Need to Know Residents across parts of Kashmir are set to experience scheduled power outages between April 16 and April 18, 2026, as the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited undertakes critical maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. The outages will affect multiple localities in Budgam and Anantnag districts, with power cuts ranging from 3 to 6 hours. While such shutdowns may cause temporary inconvenience, officials say…
Read MoreTag: #KashmirPowerCut
KPDCL Power Shutdown April 2026 in Srinagar, Budgam, Gulmarg: Full Schedule, Areas Affected & Advisory
KPDCL Power Shutdown Schedule April 2026: What Residents, Tourists & Businesses Must Know Across Srinagar, Gulmarg, Budgam & Ganderbal By: Javid Amin | 06 April 2026 Kashmir Braces for Scheduled Power Shutdowns: A Necessary Disruption or Growing Concern? In April 2026, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited announced a series of planned power shutdowns across key districts of Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, Budgam, Gulmarg, Tangmarg, and Ganderbal. While authorities describe these outages as routine maintenance aimed at strengthening infrastructure, the announcement has sparked concern among residents, tourism stakeholders, and small…
Read MoreJ&K Faces Looming Power Crisis, Industries in Kashmir Suffer as Prolonged Power Outages Dent Production
Despite the ample hydropower potential in Jammu and Kashmir, power generation has declined to 500 MW, while the government’s reduced procurement of 1400-1500 MW from external power gencos has resulted in a power crisis in the union territory. Kashmir is currently grappling with an unprecedented power crisis, with power cuts ranging from 5 to 9 hours a day, leaving residents and industries in the region reeling. Officials said that the root cause of this crisis lies in the dwindling power generation within J&K, which currently stands at a mere 500 MW,…
Read More