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Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir in Early November 2025 – What Residents Must Know

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Editor

KPDCL has announced scheduled power shutdowns across multiple districts in Kashmir during early November 2025, citing essential maintenance and upgrades on key transmission lines. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2025 Electricity supply is a critical part of everyday life, especially in regions with extreme weather swings and challenging terrain. In early November 2025, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns in multiple areas of the Kashmir Valley. These shutdowns are being carried out to perform essential maintenance, upgrades and strengthening of…

Scheduled Power Shutdowns in Kashmir: KPDCL’s Maintenance Plan

December 14, 2024 Editor

KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns for Essential Maintenance in Kashmir Srinagar, December 13, 2024 – The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across various regions in Kashmir to facilitate essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. These shutdowns are crucial for ensuring reliable power supply during the harsh winter months. Scheduled Shutdowns and Affected Areas The Chief Engineer of KPDCL’s Distribution Wing has outlined the following schedule for power shutdowns: 33KV Waterhail Tap Line: Shutdown on December 3 and 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM…

Kashmiris Continue to Suffer as Power Outages Persist

November 8, 2023 Editor

The people in Kashmir continue to face the brunt of frequent power cuts, despite the Power Development Department (PDD) purchasing 500 megawatt electricity from Uttar Pradesh government to meet the increasing demand of consumers with the onset of winter season. The erratic power supply has also evoked sharp criticism from Valley’s trade association, businessmen, industrialists, besides major regional political parties. According to reports, most parts of the Valley are experiencing erratic power supply and unscheduled power cuts at a time when mercury has started falling gradually with changing weather. The…