Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a shift-wise power shutdown schedule for several parts of Kashmir from January 15 to January 22, 2025. The shutdown is being implemented to facilitate necessary augmentation and maintenance work on the power infrastructure.
According to a statement from the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Chanapora and Bone & Joint Hospital will remain non-operational on January 15, 2025. As a result, power supply to areas including Chanapora, Natipora, and Baghat (Bone & Joint Hospital) will be disrupted from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Additionally, in order to upgrade the conductor from 0.1 ACSR to 0.2 ACSR, the 33KV Nehalpora (Pattan)-Markundal line will be shut down on January 16 and 18, 2025. This shutdown will affect the Receiving Stations at Markundal, Naidkhai, Shahgund, and Aglar. Consequently, power supply to areas such as Naidkhai, Markundal, Sumbal Ankhul, and Gundboon will be disrupted from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the specified dates.
The KPDCL has urged the public to bear with the inconvenience caused during these planned outages, emphasizing that the work is aimed at improving the power supply network in the region.
For further updates or queries, residents are advised to contact KPDCL’s helpline.
