SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns on various 33 kV transmission lines between November 14 and 21, which will affect several areas across Kashmir.
According to the Chief Engineer, power supply to KP Bagh, Soiteng PHE, Mehjoornagar, Jawaharnagar, Kursoo Rajbagh, Rajbagh, Zero Bridge, Gogjibagh, Museum and Lalmandi will remain affected from 9 am to 3 pm on November 14 and 19 due to shutdown of the 33 kV KP Bagh line.
Similarly, power supply to Landoora, Hermain, DK Pora, Hajipora, Nadigam, Mantribugh, Chakoora, Ratnipora, Dangam, Wangam, Wachi, Babapora and Safnagri will remain affected from 9 am to 3 pm on November 16 and 21 due to maintenance work on the 33 kV Lassipora-Landoora line.
The shutdown of the 33 kV Lassipora-Reshipora line on November 16 will affect Chitragam, Nagbal, Zainapora, Reban, Awneera, Aglar, Sugan, Tarkewangam and Moolu from 9 am to 3 pm.
Power supply to Bonpora, Astanpora, Wadwan Check, Hathran, Hanjikpora, Dharmuna, Russu, Gotpora and Pymus will remain affected from 8 am to 3 pm on November 17 and 21 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Shareefabad-Wadwan line.
The 33 kV Awantipora-Sangam-II line will also remain shut on November 17 and 21 from 9 am to 3 pm, affecting Siamoh, K-Koot, Kiagam, Hariparigam, Chakoora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam and adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, power supply to Pinjoora, Puhnoo, Trenz, Mahanpora, Imamsahab, Kiloora, Arhama, Zawoora, Chodrigund, Reshinagar, Vehil, Palpora and Benimpora will remain affected from 9 am to 3 pm on November 18 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Kanipora-Pinjoora line.
In a separate announcement, KPDCL said the scheduled shutdown on November 15 involving the 132/33 kV, 100 MVA Grid Sub-Station (GSS) Khunmoh and several associated 33 kV lines has been cancelled in view of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) Accounts Assistant examination scheduled for that day.
