Pulwama : Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Tuesday announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns in several parts of Kashmir from April 29 to May 2 to facilitate maintenance and repair works on various transmission lines.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, shutdown of the 33 KV Budgam-Ichgam line and 33 KV Budgam-Kremshore line will affect electricity supply to Ichgam, Ichkoot, Choon, Barwah, Kanir, Dadaompora, Hushur, Wagam, Zuhama, Hanjoora, Old Kremshore, Arigam, Nunner, Shamsabad, Brenwar, Sursyar, Dreygam, Arampora, Shinipora, Yarikhah, Khansahib, Raithan and adjoining areas from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on April 29.
The shutdown of the 33 KV Achabal-Cherpora Tapline will disrupt power supply to Achabal, Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora and adjoining areas from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 29 and May 2.
Similarly, shutdown of the 33 KV Shamsipora Tapline will affect Shamsipora, Sudsanoo, Turka, Tachloo and nearby areas from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 29.
KPDCL further said that shutdown of the 33 KV Alusteng-Nagbal line and 33 KV Alusteng-Zakura line will impact power supply to Shuhama, Bakura, Darend, Nagbal, Fatehpora, Gadoora, Tulbagh, Chunduna, Saloora, Shairpathri, Pandach, Pathan Colony, Gulabagh, Mir Mohalla, Umarhair, Nowbugh, Ahmad Nagar, 90 Feet Road, Khalmullah and adjoining areas from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 29 and May 2.
Likewise, shutdown of the 33 KV Handwara Hot line will affect Handwara Town, Kulangam, Chogal, Pohrupeth, Wadpora, Kultura, Marathgam and adjoining areas from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 30.
Further, shutdown of the 33 KV Wanpoh-Qazigund line will impact Mir Bazar, Vessu, Industrial Estate, Town, Waltengoo, YK Pora, Nussu, Chowgam, Manzmoh, Colony, Railway area and adjoining localities from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on May 2.
Similarly, shutdown of the 33 KV Mattan-Kawarigam line will affect Kheribal, Kawarigam, Ranipora, Dethoo and adjoining areas from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on May 2.
KPDCL has urged consumers in affected areas to cooperate during the shutdown period.
