J&K Power Shutdown August 27, 29 & 31: Check District-Wise Affected Areas and Timings
J&K Power Shutdown August 27, 29 and 31: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of north and central Kashmir on August 27, 29 and 31, 2026.
The scheduled power cuts are being carried out to facilitate maintenance and other works on transmission lines and grid stations. Consumers in parts of Baramulla, Sopore, Ganderbal, Gurez and Budgam are likely to face power interruptions during the specified hours.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to plan electricity-dependent activities accordingly.
J&K Power Shutdown on August 27, 2026
Gurez Area: 9 AM to 3 PM
Power supply will remain affected in Wanpora, Dawar, NHPC, Tragbal, Peerbaba, Kanzalwan, Razdantop and adjoining areas due to the scheduled shutdown of the 33 kV Potushai-Gurez line.
Ganderbal Areas: 8 AM to 2 PM
The scheduled shutdown of the 33 kV Badampora-Lar-Tulmulla line will affect power supply to:
- Lar
- Waliwar
- Watlar
- Repora
- Tulmulla
- Dangerpora
- Theeru
- Larsun
- Other adjoining areas
Shadipora-HMT Line: 8 AM to 2 PM
Power supply to Shadipora, Trigam, Singhpora and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 27 and August 31 due to the scheduled shutdown of the 33 kV Shadipora-HMT line.
Power Shutdown on August 29: Baramulla and Sopore Areas
A major scheduled shutdown will affect several areas from 10 AM to 2:30 PM on August 29 due to work involving the 480 MVA 220/132/33 KV Grid Station Delina Bank-I and Bank-II.
Sopore and Surrounding Areas
Affected areas include:
Panzipora, Tarzoo, Hygam, Shair Colony, Arampora, Mahrajpora, Bugoo, Police Station, ADC Watlab, Hathlangoo, Warpora, Dooru, Shiva, Tujjar Sharief, Shrian, Nowpora, Mazbugh, Reban, Achabal, Doabgah, Ferozpora, Panzulla, Shutloo, Chakloo, Ladoora, Nadihal, Seer, PHE, Fruit Mandi, LIS, Dangiwachi, Hachipora, Hadipora, Watrigam, Safalpora, Ganpora, Seelu, Bomai, Rohama, Delina, Jetty, Railway, Chandoosa, Sultanpora, Sangrama, Kreeri, Wagoora, Kalantra, Hard-Ichloo and Sopore Town, besides other adjoining areas.
Baramulla and Nearby Areas
The shutdown will also affect:
TSS Baramulla, Salamabad, Uri, Bandi, Rampora, Noorkhah, Mohara, Peernia, Nowshera, Boniyar, Sheeri, Drangbal, Bagi-Islam, Baramulla Town, DC Office Baramulla, GMC Baramulla, Kanlibagh, MES, Malpora, Gantamulla, Magam, Mazhama, Kongamdara, Ahmedpora, Aripanthan, Khag, Beerwah, Arizal, Dhobiwan, Kunzer and adjoining areas.
Power Shutdown on August 31, 2026
Ganderbal, Sumbal and Hajin Areas: 8 AM to 2 PM
On August 31, the 33 kV Badampora-Lar-Tulmulla line, along with the 33 kV Badampora-Wangipora tapline, will remain under scheduled shutdown from 8 AM to 2 PM.
Power supply will be affected in:
- Batwina
- Zazna
- Ahan
- Nowgam
- Wangipora
- Waskura
- Kharbagh
- Sumbal
- Nesbal
- Hajin
- Preng
- Madwan
- Banyari
- Hakbara
- Chandergeer
- Lar
- Waliwar
- Watlar
- Repora
- Tulmulla
- Dangerpora
- Theeru
- Larsun
- Other adjoining areas
Shadipora-HMT Line: 8 AM to 2 PM
Shadipora, Trigam, Singhpora and adjoining areas will also face a scheduled power shutdown from 8 AM to 2 PM on August 31.
J&K Power Shutdown Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Timing | Main Affected Areas | Line/Grid |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27 | 9 AM–3 PM | Wanpora, Dawar, Gurez and adjoining areas | 33 kV Potushai-Gurez |
| August 27 | 8 AM–2 PM | Lar, Waliwar, Watlar, Tulmulla and adjoining areas | 33 kV Badampora-Lar-Tulmulla |
| August 27 | 8 AM–2 PM | Shadipora, Trigam, Singhpora | 33 kV Shadipora-HMT |
| August 29 | 10 AM–2:30 PM | Baramulla, Sopore, Uri, Beerwah, Kunzer and adjoining areas | Delina Grid Station |
| August 31 | 8 AM–2 PM | Sumbal, Hajin, Wangipora, Lar and adjoining areas | Badampora-Lar-Tulmulla & Wangipora |
| August 31 | 8 AM–2 PM | Shadipora, Trigam, Singhpora | 33 kV Shadipora-HMT |
KPDCL Power Shutdown Advisory
KPDCL has advised consumers in the affected areas to plan their electricity-dependent activities accordingly and make necessary arrangements before the scheduled shutdown periods.
The power supply is expected to be restored after completion of the scheduled maintenance and related works, subject to operational conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the J&K power shutdown take place?
Scheduled power shutdowns have been announced for August 27, August 29 and August 31, 2026 in several areas of north and central Kashmir.
Which districts will be affected by the power shutdown?
The announced shutdowns will affect areas in and around Baramulla, Sopore, Ganderbal and Gurez, with several adjoining areas also included in the schedule.
What are the power shutdown timings?
The shutdown timings vary by area and line. They include 8 AM to 2 PM, 9 AM to 3 PM and 10 AM to 2:30 PM.
Will Sopore face a power shutdown on August 29?
Yes. Several areas including Sopore Town and adjoining areas are listed for power interruption from 10 AM to 2:30 PM on August 29.
Will Baramulla face a power cut on August 29?
Yes. Baramulla Town and several surrounding areas, including DC Office Baramulla and GMC Baramulla, are among the areas listed for the scheduled shutdown on August 29 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM.
Why is KPDCL shutting down power?
The scheduled shutdowns are being carried out for maintenance and related works on transmission lines and grid stations.
Disclaimer: Power restoration timings may be subject to operational and maintenance conditions. Consumers should follow the latest updates issued by KPDCL.
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