SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across multiple areas in Srinagar and Pulwama districts to facilitate upgradation and stabilization works on key 33KV power lines.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the 33 kV Alasteng-Nagbal line will remain shut to carry out stabilization work, resulting in power outages at the 33/11 kV receiving stations of Alasteng, Nagbal, Gadoora, and Tulbagh. As a result, power supply to areas including Shuhama, Bakura, Darend, Nagbal, Fetehpora, Gadoora, Tulbagh, Chunduna, Shairpathri, and adjoining localities will remain affected from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on April 10, 15, and 17.
In connection with this, the 33 kV Alasteng-Zakura line will also undergo shutdown on April 17, affecting power supply to Gulabagh, Ahmad Nagar, and Umarhair receiving stations. Consequently, Pandach, Pathan Colony, Gulabagh Mir Mohalla, Umarhair, Nowbugh, Ahmad Nagar, 90 Feet Road, Khalmullah, and surrounding areas will witness power disruptions during the same hours.
Further, for augmentation and stabilization of the 33 kV Pampore-SIDCO line, shutdowns will be observed on April 10 and 13, affecting receiving stations at IE Khrew and dedicated installations, including Cement Plants. Power supply to IE Khrew and the industrial units will be disrupted from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on these dates.
Simultaneously, shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-Pampore line is also scheduled for April 10 and 13, impacting receiving stations at Pampore-I and Pampore-II. This will affect the power supply in Pampore, Khadermoh, Tenagan, Zewan, and nearby areas during the same timeframe.
The KPDCL has urged residents and industrial units in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements and cooperate during the scheduled maintenance work, which is aimed at ensuring a reliable power supply in the long term.
