KPDCL Schedules Power Shutdown in Multiple Areas | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of Ganderbal district in March to facilitate maintenance works on multiple 33 kV transmission lines.

According to the utility, the shutdown of the 33 kV Badampora–Wangipora Tapline and the 33 kV Badampora–Army Hakbara line will disrupt electricity supply to Batwina, Nowgam, Wangipora, Zazna, Ahan, Waskura, Kharbagh, Sumbal, Nesbal, Hajin, Preng, Madwan, Banyar, Hakbara, Chandergeer and adjoining areas from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm on March 14 and 28, 2026.

Similarly, the shutdown of the 33 kV Badampora–Kurhama Dab line and the 33 kV Badampora–Lar Tulmulla line will affect power supply to Kurhama, Youngoora, Baroosa, Old Dab, Checki Baba, Salun, Sainik School, Rabitar, Kondbal, GCET, Safapora, Lar, Waliwar, Watlar, Repore, Tulmulla, Dangerpora, Theeru, Larsun and adjoining areas during the same hours on March 11 and 24, 2026.

In addition, electricity supply to Gund, Gadribal, Kullan, Gagangeer, Sonamarg, Fraw, Ganiwan and neighbouring areas will remain affected from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm on March 7, 2026 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Kangan–Surfraw line.

The power utility said the temporary outages are necessary to carry out maintenance and related works on the transmission infrastructure.