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Transmission division schedules five-week power shutdown from October 26
Transmission division schedules five-week power shutdown from October 26
The Story in Brief
The Transmission Division Mokokchung under the Department of Power, Nagaland, has announced a total power shutdown from October 26 to November 28, 2026, for vegetation clearance along major 132kV and 66kV transmission lines. Executive Engineer Er Hekaito Assumi stated the clearance aims to provide a stable power supply and avoid future disruptions. The daily shutdowns will run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in affected districts and sub-divisions.
The schedule covers: Zunheboto District from October 26 to 31, the Mokokchung-Doyang line from November 2 to 6, Changtongya, Tuli sub-divisions, Longleng and Mon Districts from November 9 to 14, Longnak and Mangkolemba sub-divisions and the Tuensang-Longleng line from November 16 to 21, and the Mokokchung-Tuensang line from November 23 to 28. Authorities have appealed to the public for cooperation during the period.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The shutdown will cut power to at least seven districts and sub-divisions for five-hour daily windows over five weeks. For residents and businesses in places like Zunheboto and Mon that already face unreliable grid supply, the maintenance stacks a known pain now against the promise of fewer blackouts later. The department leaves unclear how emergency services or critical infrastructure will be supported during the outages. No contingency plan is stated, and the official appeal to 'bear the inconvenience' is the only guidance provided. Whether the clearance work is completed on schedule rests on weather and terrain between October 26 and November 28.
Source: morungexpress.com
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