Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of the Valley due to maintenance and line works on multiple transmission lines.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, shutdown of the 33 kV Nowbugh–Nagam line and 33 kV Nowbugh–Chadoora line will be observed on February 14 and 16, 2026. As a result, power supply to Kakawring, Yousmarg, Charar-i-Sharief, Hayatpora, Nagam, Badipora, Hafroo, Loolipora, Watkaloo, Gogjipathri, Ranger, Sogam, Repora, Dawlatpora, Panzan, Lalgam, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Gadsathoo, Kathairgund and adjoining areas will remain affected from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Similarly, shutdown of the 220 kV Zainakote–Alusteng Circuit-I will be carried out on February 10, 2026, due to which electricity supply to Wussan, Safapora, Kangan, Lal Bazar, BAMK, Hazratbal, Ellahibagh, Lar-Tullmulla, Ajar, Aloosa, Gurez, Zakura, Nagbal and adjoining areas will remain affected from 12 noon to 3:00 PM.
The department further said that shutdown of 220 kV Amargarh–Zainakote Circuit-II will be observed on February 11, while shutdown of 220 kV Amargarh–Zainakote Circuit-I will take place on February 14, both from 12 noon to 3:00 PM.
During these shutdowns, power supply to Bemina, JVC Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Tengpora, Lower Court, Rakh-i-Arth, Narkara, Fatehkadal, Khayam, Barbarshah, Kawdara, Mughal Masjid, Wanganpora, Safakadal, Takanwari, Zoonimar, Soura, Shariefabad, Soibugh, Wadwan, Zainakote, Shalteng, Bakshipora, Noora Hospital, Kawoosa Hospital, Narbal, Sanoor, Mazhama Railway, Pattan, MES, Palahallan, Hamray, Mulgam, Kulhama, Nihalpora, Singhpora, Mirgund, Shadipora, Tangmarg and adjoining areas will remain affected.
KPDCL has advised consumers in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements during the shutdown period.
