(Srinagar): The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a scheduled power shutdown for today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, to carry out urgent preventive maintenance and branch cutting.
According to the official communication, electricity supply will remain snapped in several key areas of Srinagar, South Kashmir, and North Kashmir for approximately 5 hours.
Shutdown Schedule (Jan 4, 2026)
- Time: 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
- Reason: Branch cutting and stabilization of 33KV lines.
Affected Areas
1. Srinagar District:
- Habbak
- Zakura
- Gulabagh
- Burzhama
- And adjoining areas fed by the Habbak-Zakura line.
2. South Kashmir (Pulwama/Tral):
- Tral Town
- Pinglish
- Balhama
- Wuyen (Khrew area)
3. North Kashmir (Kupwara/Handwara):
- Handwara Town (Old Line)
- Zachaldara
- Wadipora
- Rajwar
Consumer Advisory
Since the power will be off during the peak morning hours, consumers are advised to:
- Charge Phones/Inverters: Ensure your mobile devices and inverter batteries are fully charged before 10:00 AM.
- Heating Arrangements: Residents relying on electric heaters should keep alternate heating (Kangri/Gas heaters) ready, especially with the current temperature hovering near freezing point.
- Water Motors: Fill your overhead water tanks before the cutoff time.
Official Statement
“The shutdown is necessary to prevent unplanned outages during the upcoming heavy snow spell predicted for next week. We regret the inconvenience caused.” — Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL.
FAQs
A: Usually, KPDCL restores power on time, but in case of technical difficulties, a delay of 30-60 minutes can occur.
A: No, the current schedule mentions only the Habbak-Zakura belt in Srinagar. Downtown areas are likely to follow the normal curtailment schedule.
