Power shutdowns announced across Multiple areas for maintenance works
Srinagar, Apr 17(KB): The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in various parts of the Valley to facilitate essential maintenance and repair works on key transmission lines and infrastructure.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out the cable interchange work between the 33KV Airforce line and the 33KV Silk Factory line on the 33KV Gantry at Rawalpora Grid, shutdowns of the 33KV Airforce, Silk Factory, and Rangreth lines will be observed. As a result, the 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Peerbagh, Humhama, Wanbal, and Rangreth will remain off, affecting power supply to Peerbagh, Humhama, Wanbal, Rangreth, and adjoining areas from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM on April 23, 2025.
Similarly, to carry out repair and maintenance of the Gantry within the Air Force Camp—work that will be executed by AE E/M Awantipora Airport—shutdown of the 33KV Awantipora-Naroo line is scheduled. This will impact the 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Naroo and LIS Koil-II & III, thereby affecting electricity supply to Ratnipora, Lajoora, Puchal, Naroo, and nearby areas from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM on April 21, 2025.
In the same connection, a shutdown of the 33KV Awantipora-Airport line will also take place on April 21 during the same hours, impacting the Receiving Stations at the Airport and LIS Koil-I, affecting power supply to the Air Force area and LIS Koil-I.
Furthermore, to facilitate the replacement and repair of the 1500 mm nominal diameter Rising Main Pipe laid underground at Ladoora-Rohama, shutdown of the 33KV Amargarh SIDCO line has been scheduled. The 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Rohama and Chakloo will remain off, disrupting power supply to Rohama, Chakloo, and adjoining areas from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on April 21, 2025.
KPDCL has advised residents of the affected areas to make necessary arrangements and has assured that efforts will be made to restore power supply at the earliest possible time.(KB)
