# KPDCL announces power shutdown in parts of Kashmir 2026-09-21T21:13:46+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of the Kashmir division from 22 to 29 September. The outages, ranging from four to six hours, are required for maintenance work on multiple 33 KV lines. On 22 September, the Kangan Surfraw line shutdown will affect Gund, Kullan, Gagangeer, Sonamarg, Fraw, Ganiwan and adjoining areas from 9 AM to 3 PM. On 23 September, shutdowns on the Airforce line and the Pohrupeth Tapline will affect Peerbagh, Hyderpora, the Airport area and an Army Camp, among others, from 9 AM to 3 PM and 11 AM to 3 PM respectively. On 24 September, the Pampore-BK Pora line and the Budgam line will both be shut, affecting BK Pora, Budgam, Railway Station Budgam and NIFT from 9 AM to 3 PM. Additional shutdowns on the Pampore-BK Pora line and the Badampora-Lar Tulmulla line are scheduled for 28 and 29 September respectively, with the same timings. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Scheduled power shutdowns for maintenance are routine for KPDCL, which manages one of India's most weather-affected grids. The utility typically publishes such notices to allow consumers and essential services to arrange backup power. For residents in the listed areas, the six-hour daytime cuts will affect water supply, small businesses and refrigeration. The areas covered include Budgam town, the Ganderbal district tourist corridor to Sonamarg, and Srinagar's outskirts. KPDCL's next public notice is expected if the schedule changes or if additional lines are added for maintenance before the winter load period begins in November. The outage on 23 September affecting the airport area and the Police Headquarters is notable for its shorter duration, from 11 AM to 3 PM, suggesting a targeted maintenance window to minimise disruption to essential services. ## Coverage - greaterkashmir.com Tags: Budgam, Ganderbal, Kashmir, KPDCL, power shutdown, Srinagar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kpdcl-announces-power-shutdown-in-parts-of-kashmir-2/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kpdcl-announces-power-shutdown-in-parts-of-kashmir-2/#story-in-brief