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KPDCL schedules power cuts in north, south Kashmir from October 17
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns affecting several areas of north and south Kashmir between October 17 and November 3. The cuts will occur from 9 am to 3 pm on specific dates due to shutdowns of seven 33 kV power lines.
In north Kashmir, the 33 kV SIDCO line shutdown on October 17 will affect Rohama, Panzala and adjoining areas. The 33 kV Amargarh-Arampora line will be shut on October 19, affecting Panzipora, Haritar and other areas. The 33 kV Amargarh-Nowpora line shutdown on October 21, 27 and 31 will affect Nowpora, Alsafa Colony and nearby localities. The 33 kV Amargarh-Sopore line will be shut on October 17, affecting Model Town, Arampora and adjoining areas. The 33 kV Amargarh-Bandipora line will remain shut on October 24, 29 and November 3, affecting Dooru, Dangerpora and adjoining areas.
In south Kashmir, the 33 kV Pampore-Khrew line shutdown on October 17 will affect Shar, Wahab Sahab and Bathen and adjoining areas. The 33 kV Pampore-Lethpora line will remain shut on October 21, affecting Samboora, Lethpora and other areas.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The KPDCL announcement means thousands of households and businesses across north and south Kashmir will face six-hour power cuts on specific days, affecting essential services like hospitals, water supply and irrigation mentioned in the affected areas list. The utility has not indicated any alternative arrangement or compensatory supply. Residents in areas hit by multiple shutdowns, such as those on the Amargarh-Nowpora line, will face outages on three separate days. The schedule runs until November 3, leaving open whether more shutdowns will follow.
Source: kashmirlife.net
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