Riyaz Bhat
Srinagar, Jan 01 : Amid peak winters, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on an average is getting nearly 1700 Megawatts (MW) of Power against the average demand of nearly 1800 MWs.
A top official informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that “The local DISCOM on an average was receiving nearly 1700 MW of power against the peak demand of over 1800 MW.”
The official further said that the highest demand of power in the ongoing winters was recorded at 1922 MW including the enduring power curtailment schedule.
In the meantime, KPDCL on its social media handle X said that some areas in Srinagar were affected due to the constraints of 220 KV transmission level of Zainakote grid.
KPDCL said, “Due to system constraints at the transmission level (220 KV Zainakote grid),the power supply to areas fed by R/S Exhibition, Batmaloo, Rakhi Arth,Narkara, Gangbugh, KP Bagh, Jawahar Nagar, Rajbagh and Dandarkha is affected. Power is being supplied on a rotation basis.” (SIC)
The DISCOM however said that the power situation in these areas is likely to improve on Thursday. “We regret the inconvenience caused to the general public. The situation is likely to improve by tomorrow.” (SIC)
Earlier in the day, Jammu and Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation (JKPTCL) on its micro-blogging site X said, “Due to the need to rationalize load between 220/132 kV sources Delina and Zainakote, an emergency shutdown will be taken at 3:30 P.M in GSS Delina. This shutdown, expected to last approximately one hour, may result in a temporary load reduction of 100 MW.”
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to optimize our power distribution system,” JKPTCL said—(KNO)
