Over 944 MW load restored post rain, snow: JPDCL

Jammu: In the aftermath of incessant rainfall and heavy snowfall across various parts of the Jammu Division, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has undertaken power restoration works on a war-footing to normalize electricity supply at the earliest.
As a result of restoration efforts, the power load of JPDCL has been progressively enhanced and has presently reached 944 MW, as against the normal average running load of approximately 1056 MW, reflecting significant improvement in supply conditions.
At the Sub-Transmission level, 165 out of 181 numbers of 66/33 kV lines have been restored. Further, 440 out of a total of 483 Receiving Stations, accounting for 91%stand restored.
Similarly, at the Distribution level, 987 out of 1373 numbers of 11 kV feeders have been restored. Further, 36,491 Distribution Transformers out of a total of 49,858, accounting for 73.19%, have been energised, while restoration of the remaining accessible feeders and Distribution Transformers is being taken up on priority basis.
Power supply in urban areas has been restored to a large extent, including essential and dedicated feeders catering to critical services. With improving weather and continuous ground-level monitoring, power supply in higher reaches and interior locations is expected to be restored progressively in the shortest possible time.
JPDCL has mobilized manpower, machinery and material across the Division to assess damages and ensure early restoration of power supply in all affected areas. JPDCL is also maintaining close coordination with the district administrations to expedite restoration works, with special focus on remote and difficult terrains.
The public is requested to bear with the temporary inconvenience, as all efforts are being made to restore normal power supply in a time-bound manner.