Power Shutdowns Announced Across Kashmir | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in multiple areas across Kashmir due to maintenance and infrastructure works on various transmission lines.

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, power supply to Dooru, Dangerpora, Shiva, Mundji, Watlab, Kunusa, Botingoo, Hathlangoo, Tujjar and adjoining areas will remain affected on April 11, 2026, due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Arampora–Bandipora line.

Similarly, power supply to Arhama, Town, Bongam, Shopian, Pinjoora, Pahnoo, Killora, Imamsahib, Vehil, Nowgam, Reshinagri, Kachdoora and adjoining areas will be affected from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on April 12, 15 and 18 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Kanipora–Pinjoora line.

In Budgam, power supply to Ompora, Housing Colony, NIFT, SIDCO, Mohanpora, Sheikhpora and adjoining areas will remain affected from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 12 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tapline.

Meanwhile, shutdown of the 132/33 kV, 100 MVA GIS Khanyar station will affect power supply to Industrial Estate-BAMK, Raja Colony, Nowshera, Zadibal, Hawal, Botakadal, BSNL areas, Gil Kadal, Ahti-Darwaza Rainawari, Psychiatric Hospital, PHE installations, Central Jail, Saida Kadal and adjoining areas from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 12 and 13.

The Executive Engineer, Load Dispatch Centre Division Bemina, also informed that power supply to Achabal, Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora and adjoining areas will remain affected from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 11 due to shutdown of the 33 kV Achabal–Cherpora tapline.

KPDCL has advised consumers in the affected areas to take necessary precautions during the shutdown period, stating that the outages are essential for maintenance and system upgradation works.