KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Cuts in Multiple Areas

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Power Development Corporation (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across parts of Budgam, Keegam and Handwara districts later this month, affecting several towns and villages.

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, a shutdown of the 33 KV Budgam line will take place on November 20 and 22, during which Budgam and SIDCO receiving stations will remain offline. Consequently, power supply to Budgam, Ompora, Jawalapora, Galwanpora, Nasrullahpora, Housing Colony, Khanpora, JNV, and surrounding areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Similarly, the 33 KV Lassipora-Keegam line will be shut on November 23, affecting Keegam, Gulshanabad, Mitrigam, and Chararipora receiving stations. Power supply to Murran, Rahmoo, Mitrigam, Mirgund, Keegam, Rajpora, Gulshanabad, Akhaal, Chararipora, Pakherpora, Kamrazipora, and adjacent areas will be suspended from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Additionally, the 33 KV Handwara Old line will undergo maintenance on November 22 and 24, resulting in power outages at Adoora, Zachaldara, and Changimulla receiving stations. Affected areas include Zachaldara, Wadipora, Changimulla, Adoora, Lach, Hanga, Hatil, and surrounding localities from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Authorities have advised residents and businesses to make necessary arrangements during the scheduled outages.