JAMMU, October 31, 2026 – To carry out scheduled essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrade work on various transmission lines, the Power Distribution Corporations (JPDCL and KPDCL) have announced scheduled power shutdowns across multiple areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Consumers in the affected regions have been advised to plan their activities accordingly as electricity supply will remain temporarily suspended.
Scheduled Shutdowns in Jammu Division (JPDCL)
According to the Superintending Engineer O&M Circle, JPDCL Kishtwar, an essential power shutdown is scheduled for the Kishtwar region over the next two days to facilitate necessary maintenance.
- Affected Areas: Upper Thathri, Main Market, Masjid Mohalla, Fiksoo, Drangam, and adjoining areas.
- Dates: October 31 (Today) and November 1, 2026.
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Scheduled Shutdowns in Kashmir Division (KPDCL)
The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has notified the general public of several scheduled power cuts across various parts of the Valley starting from the first week of November.
1. Awantipora-Sangam 2nd Line (33 kV)
- Affected Areas: Siamoh, K-Koot, Kiagam, Hariparigam, Chakpora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam, Railway, and adjoining areas.
- Dates: November 3 and November 7, 2026.
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
2. Awantipora Line (33 kV)
- Affected Areas: Awantipora, Jawbara, Barsoo, Malangpora, Padgampora, Beighpora, Midoora, Bohu, and adjoining areas.
- Date: November 4, 2026.
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
3. Nowbugh-Nagam and Nowbugh-Chadoora Lines (33 kV)
- Affected Areas: Kakawring, Yousmarg, Charisharief, Tilsera, Badipora, Nagam, Hayatpora, Hafroo, Bizgoo, Loolipora, Sogam, Repora, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Dowlatpora, Gudsathoo, Panzan, Lalgam, Ranger, Kathairgund, and adjoining areas.
- Date: November 2, 2026.
- Timing: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
4. Kanipora–Batapora and Kanipora–Keller Lines (33 kV)
- Date: November 1, 2026.
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
5. KP Bagh Line (33 kV)
- Affected Areas: KP Bagh, Soiteng PHE, Mehjoornagar, Jawaharnagar, Kursoo, Rajbagh, Zero Bridge, Gogjibagh, Lalmandi, and adjoining areas.
- Dates: November 2 and November 9, 2026.
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
6. LJHP Uri Line (33 kV)
- Affected Areas: Boniyar, Trikanjan, Gingle, Salambad, Uri, Lalpul, Gharkote, Rampur, Dhani, Bijhama, Kamalkote, Paranpillan, Noorkhah, Mohura, Bagna, and adjoining areas.
- Dates: November 3, 5, 7, 11, and 14, 2026.
- Timing: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
7. Achabal Shangus (Nowgam Tapline – 33 kV)
- Affected Areas: Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora, and adjoining areas.
- Dates: November 4 and November 7, 2026.
- Timing: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
(Note: The previously approved shutdown of the 132/33 kV, 100 MVA Grid Station Khunmoh, which was scheduled for November 1, 2026, has been officially cancelled by the Chief Engineer, KPDCL.)
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