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According to the official announcement, the scheduled shutdowns will affect power supply to the following areas:
1. Shutdown of 33 kV Awantipora–Sangam 2nd Line
The shutdown of the 33 kV Awantipora–Sangam 2nd Line will be observed on November 3 and November 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Consequently, electricity supply to Siamoh, K-Koot, Kiagam, Hariparigam, Chakpora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam, Railway and adjoining areas will remain affected during the scheduled shutdown period.
2. Shutdown of 33 kV Awantipora Line
The 33 kV Awantipora Line will remain under scheduled shutdown on November 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
During this period, electricity supply to Awantipora, Jawbara, Barsoo, Malangpora, Padgampora, Beighpora, Midoora, Bohu and adjoining areas will be affected.
3. Shutdown of 33 kV Kanipora–Batapora and 33 kV Kanipora–Keller Lines
The shutdown of the 33 kV Kanipora–Batapora Line and the 33 kV Kanipora–Keller Line has been scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
As a result, power supply to Gagren, Shopian Town, Sharatpora, IE Gagren, Mini Secretariat, Hotline, Devpora, Hurpora, Sedow, Batapora, Keller, Gatipora, Moshward, Maspora, Kathahalan, Kanipora, Ganowpora, Nadpora, Balapora, Dragbam, Shadimarg, Sangerwani, Dompora and adjoining areas will remain affected.
4. Shutdown of 33 kV Nowbugh–Nagam and 33 kV Nowbugh–Chadoora Lines
The 33 kV Nowbugh–Nagam Line and the 33 kV Nowbugh–Chadoora Line will also undergo scheduled shutdown on November 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The shutdown will affect electricity supply to Kakawring, Yousmarg, Charisharief, Tilsera, Badipora, Nagam, Hayatpora, Hafroo, Bizgoo, Loolipora, Sogam, Repora, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Dowlatpora, Gudsathoo, Panzan, Lalgam, Ranger, Kathairgund and adjoining areas.
Consumers in the affected areas are advised to take note of the announced shutdown schedule and make necessary arrangements in advance to minimise inconvenience during the specified hours.
