KPDCL Schedules Power Shutdowns in Multiple Areas | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), on Friday announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across several parts of the Kashmir valley to facilitate maintenance work on 33 kV transmission lines.

According to the notice, a shutdown of the 33 kV Tral First Line will be observed on January 4, 2026, resulting in disruption of electricity supply to Tral, Devar, Pinglish, Dadsara, Chandergam, Mandoora, Kahlil, Bajwani, Noorpora and adjoining areas from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition, the 33 kV tap line of Tral First Line from Nowdal will remain shut on January 7 and January 11, 2026, affecting power supply to Tral-I, Payeen, Devar, Pinglish, Chewa, Kahlil, Tral Bala, Bajwani and nearby areas during the same hours.

The Chief Engineer further said that the 33 kV Balhama/Old TCI tap line of the Khunmoh SIDCO-I line will be shut down on January 4, 2026, leading to power outages in Wuyen, Balhama, Munpora and surrounding areas from 9 am to 3 pm.

Similarly, shutdowns of the 33 kV Pampore–SIDCO and 33 kV Pampore–Pampore lines have been scheduled on January 1, 2026. During this period, power supply to IE Khrew and Cement Plants, Wuyen, Pampore-I and II, IE Wuyen, Namblabal, Drangbal, Khadermoh and adjoining areas will remain affected between 9 am and 3 pm.

The notice also stated that the 33 kV Handwara Old Line will be shut down on January 4, 2026, disrupting electricity supply to Changimulla, Zachaldara, Wadipora, Adoora, Hangah, Haril, Lach, Batagund and nearby localities from 10 am to 3 pm.

Additionally, a shutdown of the 33 kV Pattan–Amargarh line has been scheduled for January 6, 2026, affecting power supply to Zangam, Nehalpora, Pattan, Hamray, Palhalan, Hospital, Wanigam and adjoining areas from 10 am to 3 pm.

KPDCL has advised consumers in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements during the shutdown periods.