SRINAGAR, JULY 01: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across various parts of Srinagar to facilitate crucial infrastructure works, including grid evacuation and maintenance of 33 kV lines.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the 33 kV Burzhama Tap line will be shut down to enable power evacuation for the GIS Harwan grid station. As a result, the 33/11 kV Receiving Station at Burzhama will remain off, impacting power supply in Danihama, Khimber, Chaterhama, Tailbal, Burzhama, Gassu, Shoperbagh, Rahbagh, and Batpora. The shutdown will be observed from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on July 2, 5, and 7, 2025.
In a separate shutdown, the 33 kV Pampore–Badamibagh Trunk line will also be taken offline to facilitate maintenance and stabilization works. Consequently, the 33/11 kV Receiving Stations at Sonwar, Badamibagh, Panthachowk, Lasjan, Flour Mills, Government Press, GB Pant Hospital, and WSS Tangnar will remain shut. This will affect power supply to areas including Sonwar, Indra Nagar, Batwara, Shivpora, Badamibagh, Lasjan, and WSS Tangnar, and surrounding localities from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on July 2, 2025.
Additionally, a shutdown of the 33 kV Khonmoh SIDCO-3rd line is scheduled to facilitate maintenance works. This will affect power supply to the Cement Plants (Khyber, SAIFCO, and TCI Max) and nearby areas. The 33/11 kV Receiving Stations at these industrial units will remain off from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on July 6, 2025.
KPDCL has urged residents and industrial consumers in the affected areas to cooperate during these essential shutdowns and to make necessary arrangements to minimize inconvenience. The utility added that these upgrades are critical for improving the reliability and efficiency of the power distribution system.
