KPDCL Announces Power Shutdown Schedule Across Kashmir From October 24 to November 15; Check Affected Areas
Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of Kashmir from October 24 to November 15, 2026, to carry out maintenance work on transmission and distribution lines.
According to the schedule issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, electricity supply will remain affected in several localities on specified dates, generally between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Some shutdowns will begin at 10:00 am.
The corporation has also rescheduled several shutdowns originally planned for October 24 to October 27, while the shutdown of the 33 kV Habbak-Hazratbal line scheduled for October 25 has been cancelled.
KPDCL Power Shutdown on October 24 and 27
The shutdown of the 132 kV Mirbazar-Mattan transmission line and the 132 kV Mirbazar-Lissar line up to Tower No. 24, the tapping point, on October 24 will affect Achabal, Pahalgam, Mattan, Ashmuqam, Sallar, Gopalpora, Kawarigam, Shangus, Dooru, Kokernag, Hillar, Akingam, Dandipora and adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, shutdowns of the 33 kV Nowbugh-Nagam, Pampore-BK Pora, Khanda Tapline, Pampore-Wagoora and Nowbugh-Chadoora lines have been rescheduled from October 24 to October 27.
These shutdowns will affect Kakawring, Yousmarg, Charisharief, Tilsera, Badipora, Nagam, Hayatpora, Hafroo, Bizgoo, Loolipora, BK Pora, Khanda, Chattergam, Kenihama, Summerbugh, Wagoora, Aribagh, Checkpora, Sanzepora, Magrabpora, Kuzwara, Gowherpora, Khanpora, Nalandar, Kultreh, Pharampora, Brarigund, Wadipora, Sogam, Repora, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Dowlatpora, Gudsathoo Panzan, Lalgam, Ranger and Kathairgund, along with adjoining areas.
The affected grid infrastructure also includes the 132/33 kV Grid Station Pampore, its 132 kV ICT circuits I and II, the 132/33 kV Grid Station Awantipora, Pampore-Awantipora circuits I and II, and the 132/33 kV Grid Station Lassipora.
Other affected lines include Awantipora-Tral-I and II, Awantipora-Awantipora, Balhama, the Old TCI Tapline of the Khanmoh-SIDCO-I line, Pampore-BK Pora, Khanda Tapline and Pampore-Wagoora. These shutdowns have been rescheduled to October 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
October 25: Power Shutdown in North Srinagar Areas
The shutdown of the 33 kV Shariefabad-HMT and Narbal line on October 25 will affect Narbal, Mazhama, Sanoor, Malpora, Kawoosa, Sozeith, Lawaypora, Zainakote, ICCC, Industrial HMT, Shalteng, Mujgund and Bakshipora.
KPDCL has cancelled the scheduled shutdown of the 33 kV Habbak-Hazratbal line that was also planned for October 25.
October 26: Khanyar and Rainawari Areas
On October 26, the shutdown of the 33 kV Khanyar-Rainawari line will affect Miskeen Bagh, Islamia College, Rainawari, JLNM Hospital, Rozabal, Jogilankar, Bacchi Darwaza and Khanyar.
October 27: Kupwara and Doolipora Areas
The shutdown of the 33 kV Kupwara Old line on October 27 will affect Lolab, Diver, Madianpora, Sogam, Hayatpora, SDH Sogam, Warnow and Lalpora.
The 33 kV Doolipora line shutdown on the same day will affect Doolipora, Magam, Vilgam, Tarathpora and Kenyl.
October 29: Tarathpora and Downtown Srinagar
On October 29, the shutdown of the 33 kV Tarathpora line will affect Tarathpora, Kneyl and Kalmoona.
The shutdowns of the 33 kV SH Pora and Kawdara lines will affect MR Gunj, Nawa Bazar, Mughal Masjid, Zadibal, Sazgaripora, Nowhatta, Jamia Masjid, Rajouri Kadal, Gojwara, Nawakadal, Shreen Bagh and Narwara.
The 33 kV Safakadal line shutdown will affect Safakadal, Waganpora, Saidpora, Noorbagh, Chaidoab, Baghwanpora and Eidgah.
October 31: Handwara, Kupwara and Srinagar Areas
The shutdown of the 33 kV Handwara Old line on October 31 will affect Hangrah, Haril, Zachaldara, Wadipora, Chanjmulla and Wadder.
The 33 kV Kupwara Old line will also remain shut, affecting Lolab, Diver, Madianpora, Sogam, Hayatpora, SDH Sogam, Warnow and Lalpora.
In South Kashmir, the shutdown of the 33 kV Sarnal-Akhura Tapline from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm will affect Nambal, Akhura, Nanil, Anchidora, Aung and adjoining areas.
The 33 kV Bakshipora Tapline shutdown will affect Bakshipora, Badiwudder and Palpora.
Meanwhile, the shutdown of the 33 kV Bemina-Karan Nagar line will affect Chattabal, Balgarden, Zaldagar, Police Lines, Civil Secretariat, SMHS Hospital, Gole Market, Guru Bazar, Tankipora and Shaheed Gunj.
November 1: Khanyar, Lalbazar and Zakura Areas
The shutdown of the 33 kV GIS Khanyar-BAMK, GIS-Kathidarwaza and GIS Khanyar-Lalbazar backup lines on November 1 will affect Raja Colony, industrial areas and adjoining localities.
The 33 kV Zakura-Burzhama line shutdown on the same day will affect Zakura, Habak Crossing, industrial areas, Batapora, Animal Husbandry, Shopper Bagh, Gasso, Khimber and Danihama.
November 2: Mattan and Krangsoo
On November 2, the shutdown of the 33 kV Mattan-Iqbalabad line from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm will affect Mattan, Krangsoo and adjoining areas.
November 4: Bemina and Qammerwari Areas
The shutdown of the 33 kV Bemina-JVC line on November 4 will affect JVC Hospital, Children Hospital, State Motor Garage, Hajj House, Forensic Lab, PC Depot, Qammerwari and Baranpather.
November 7: Bemina and Nearby Colonies
The shutdown of the 33 kV Bemina-I and Bemina-II lines on November 7 will affect Hamdania Colony, HIG and MIG colonies, Nund Resh Colony, Hamza Colony, Gousia Colony, Sir Syed Abad, Qamarwari, Chattabal, SK Colony, Taushedabad Bemina, Court Complex and Mandi.
November 15: Major Power Shutdown Across Srinagar
A major shutdown involving several 33 kV lines is scheduled for November 15. The affected lines include Bemina-Barbar Shah, Bemina-Fatehkadal, Bemina-KP Bagh, Bemina-Exhibition, Bemina-JVC/PC Depot, Bemina-I and II, and Bemina-Karan Nagar.
The shutdown will affect Fatehkadal, Khayam, Barbarshah, Court Complex, GIS Batamaloo, JVC PC Depot, Children Hospital, JVC Hospital, Bemina, Shalistore, Karan Nagar, Batamaloo, Moominabad, Reshi Colony, Motor Garage, Hajj House, Forensic Lab, Qammerwari, Baran Pather, Chatabal, Zaldagar, Balgarden, Police Lines, Civil Secretariat, SMHS, Gole Market, Guru Bazar, Tankipora, Shaheed Gunj, SK Colony, Hamdania Colony, HIG and MIG colonies, Nund Resh Colony, Gousia Colony, Hamza Colony, Sir Syedabad, Tousheedabad, PDD Complex and Pinchi Mandi, besides adjoining areas.
Consumers Advised to Check the Schedule
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to check the notified shutdown dates and make necessary arrangements for the scheduled interruption in electricity supply.
The shutdowns are intended to facilitate maintenance work on the power transmission and distribution network across Kashmir. Consumers should refer to the official KPDCL notice for the complete schedule and any subsequent changes.