Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power outages in several areas of Srinagar and its outskirts due to essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the power supply from the 33kV Gopalpora-Pahalgam line to receiving stations Pahalgam, GIS Pahalgam, and Batkoot, along with areas including Aishmuqam, Pahalgam Town, Chandanwari, Arrow, Yanner, Batkote, and Laddi, will remain affected on December 22 and 24 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The outage is necessary for replacing damaged pole tops with new poles.
Additionally, to facilitate the erection of poles on the 33kV Shariefabad-Wadwan line and complete the remaining twinning work connecting the Baba Reshi Flour Mill via the 33kV Narbal line, the power supply from the 33kV Shariefabad-Narbal line to receiving stations Narbal, Sanoor, and Mazhama, covering areas including Narbal, Mazhama, Kawoosa, Sozeith, and Lawaypora, will remain affected on December 23 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Furthermore, the power supply from the 33kV Shariefabad-Wadwan line to receiving stations Shariefabad, Soibugh, and Wadwan, and areas including Shariefabad, Durbal, Defence Shariefabad, Daharmuna, Wadwan, Russu, and Pimus, will face disruption on December 22 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements and cooperate with KPDCL during the maintenance period to ensure smooth execution of the work.
