SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Thursday announced scheduled power shutdowns on several 33 kV transmission lines in north and south Kashmir during October and early November.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, power supply to areas served by the affected lines will remain suspended from 9 am to 3 pm on the scheduled dates.
Under the shutdown schedule, power supply to Rohama, Panzala, Shutloo, Tragpora, Chakloo, Nadihal, Aqua, PHE, Ladoora, Irrigation, Seer and adjoining areas will be affected on October 17 due to maintenance of the 33 kV SIDCO line.
The 33 kV Amargarh-Arampora line shutdown on October 19 will affect Panzipora, Haritar, Hygam, Tarzoo, Shair Colony, Mahrajpora, PHC Tarzoo and adjoining areas.
Power supply to Nowpora, Alsafa Colony, Mazbugh, Reban, Malpora, Fruit Mandi, Hospital, Seelo, Brath, Shangergund, College, Bomai, Logripora, Behrampora, Babgund, Hyder Colony, Gulabad and adjoining areas will be affected on October 21, 27 and 31 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Amargarh-Nowpora line.
The shutdown of the 33 kV Amargarh-Sopore line on October 17 will affect Model Town, Arampora, Court Road, Khanday, Kapra, Noorbagh, Model Town Old and adjoining areas.
The 33 kV Amargarh-Bandipora line shutdowns on October 24 and 29 and November 3 will affect Dooru, Dangerpora, Shiva, Watlab, Warpora, Kunusa, Hathlangoo, Tujjer, Shrine, Harwan, Adipora and adjoining areas.
In south Kashmir, the shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-Khrew line on October 17 will affect Shar, Wahab Sahab, Bathen and adjoining areas, while the shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-Lethpora line on October 21 will affect Samboora, Lethpora, CRPF-Lethpora, Ladhoo, Konibal, Chandhara, LIS and adjoining areas.
All shutdowns are scheduled from 9 am to 3 pm.