Frontline workers of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited were fully geared up in post-snow restoration works after heavy snow caused disruptions especially in North Kashmir districts and some parts of South Kashmir.

In a statement released to the press today, KPDCL Managing Director Mussarat Islam said five 33 kV feeders out of 120 are presently under fault, while 76 out of 1118 HT 11 kV feeders were down, in view of heavy snowfall in parts of Electric Divisions Handwara, Baramulla & Kupwara, where damage to power infrastructure due to heavy snowfall has also been reported.

“Five 33 kV feeders under fault have been reported from North Kashmir districts of Kupwara and Baramulla. Efforts are on to restore the feeders under fault, but the same would require road connectivity especially in those districts where upper reaches have been cut off due to snow,” he said, urging consumers residing in these areas to exercise patience.

The statement added that 33 kV Gurez line has been charged partially while 33 kV tap lines Keran, Machhil and Tangdar were under fault. Similarly, 33 kV Wanpoh-Qazigund line was also partially charged.

In 11 kV category, 39 out of the 76 feeders were under fault in Baramulla and Kupwara Districts, while 12 in Budgam, 8 in Shopian-Pulwama and 5 feeders each are under fault in Srinagar and Anantnag-Pulwama districts, the statement added.

He further stated that all feeders in capital city Srinagar were operational, along with majority of the 11 kV feeders in other districts including Ganderbal, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam and Shopian.

The MD KPDCL also directed SEs of O&M Circles and Executive Engineers of all Electric & STD Divisions to personally monitor restoration measures following heavy snowfall. He also emphasised upon the Subdivisional Officers to ensure that the field workers take all safety measures by using safety gadgets (PPE) like helmets, gloves, harness belts, and use earthing roads while restoring power supply.

Presently, all Executive Engineers of Sub Transmission Division in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Sopore, Bijbehara were monitoring the status of Receiving Stations across Kashmir Division, the statement added.

The MD urged the consumers to follow KPDCL’s official media handles to get regular updates about restoration works currently underway.

He said the figures would be updated in the evening and shared on official social media platforms.