Examiner Bureau | Srinagar:
The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several parts of Kashmir from June 28 to July 5 to facilitate maintenance of various 33 kV transmission lines.
According to KPDCL, the shutdown of the 33 kV Potushai-Bandipora-Ajar line will affect power supply to Panzigam, Kuloosa, Kazipora, Khayar, Ajar, Town Arin, Arin, Aham Sharief and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm on June 28.
During the same hours on June 28, the shutdown of the 33 kV Potushai-Ajas line will disrupt electricity supply to Nishat, Papchan, Ajas, SK Bala, Sadunara, Bazipora, Nadihal, Guroora, Argam and nearby areas.
The 33 kV Kanipora-IGC Aglar line will remain under shutdown from 8 am to 2 pm on June 28 and July 5, affecting power supply to IGC Aglar, Mega Fruit Mandi and adjoining localities.
On June 29 and July 1, the shutdown of the 33 kV Awantipora-Tral 2nd line will impact Batagund, Lurgam, Nanar, Taki, Lam, Jawaharpora, Aripal, Khangund, Satoora and neighbouring areas between 8 am and 2 pm.
On June 30, maintenance on the 33 kV Tujjar Tapline of the Amargarh-Bandipora line will interrupt power supply to Tujjar, Harwan, Shrine and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm.
The shutdown of the 33 kV Safakadal-Wanganpora line on June 30 and July 2 will affect Safakadal, Eidgah, Rathpora, Saidapora, Baghwanpora, Ganderpora, the De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre, and surrounding areas during the same hours.
Power supply to Ompora, SIDCO, Nasrullahpora, Bemina, Budgam town and adjoining areas will remain affected from 8 am to 2 pm on June 30 due to maintenance of the 33 kV Budgam-SIDCO line.
Similarly, the shutdown of the 33 kV Manigam Tapline on June 30 will affect Manigam, Gutlibagh, Wayil, PTS and nearby areas between 8 am and 2 pm.
On June 30 and July 2, maintenance on the 33 kV Kanipora-Pinjoora line will disrupt power supply to Pinjoora, Puhnoo, Trenz, Mohanpora, Imam Sahib, Kiloora, Arhama, Zawoora, Chowdrigund, Reshinagar, Vehil, Palpora, Benimpora and adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, the shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-Khrew (JK Cement) line on July 2 will affect electricity supply to Shar, Wahab Sahab, Bathan and neighbouring areas from 8 am to 2 pm.
KPDCL has advised consumers in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements in advance, stating that the scheduled shutdowns are essential for the maintenance and strengthening of the power distribution network.
