JK MONITOR - Restoration of Power Supply continues on war footing in affected areas; Nearly 90% Sub-Transmission Network energized by KPDCL

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Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Category: Headlines; Published: 24 January 2026

912 out of 1302 11 kV feeders restored at distribution level

SRINAGAR: KPDCL machinery is deployed in the field and working with full efficiency and determination to restore power supply to all affected areas. According to the official statement by KPDCL, high-speed gusty winds and heavy Snowfall have severely damaged the electrical network in many locations. Restoration could not be undertaken yesterday in several areas due to road blockades caused by heavy snowfall and limited accessibility.

The restoration process, which is being carried out on a war footing, is exhaustive in nature and involves clearing dismantled rooftops from electrical lines, repairing HT and LT networks, and replacing damaged distribution transformers (DTs). At the sub-transmission level, 120 out of 135 numbers of 33 kV lines have been restored, thereby energizing nearly 90% of the network at this level.

Similarly, at the distribution level, 912 out of 1302 numbers of 11 kV feeders have been energized, and power supply has been restored to areas fed by these feeders. The restoration process is being continuously monitored at the level of Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) to Government, JKPDD and is being actively pursued by Managing Director KPDCL . Chief Engineer (Distribution) and down the line.

Load of 1220 MW is currently being recorded by SLDC, indicating power consumption by a major section of the public. Futher, teams have been deployed for restoration of Power Supply to higher reaches of Shopian, Kulgam & Budgam which were badly affected by gusty winds and heavy snowfall.

Additionally, damage to a transmission tower at Sheeri on the Delina–LJHP 132 kV transmission line has constrained restoration efforts. JKPTCL (Kashmir) is actively engaged in restoring the line by erecting an Emergency Restoration System (ERS) and power supply to the areas of Bramulla /Uri shall subsequently be restored.

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