Jammu, 14 March 2025 – The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across various areas in the Jammu region. These outages are necessary for maintenance and upgradation works and will affect multiple localities on different dates, with interruptions lasting several hours.
According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution) of JPDCL Jammu, residents in Akhnoor, Kalakote, and surrounding areas will experience power outages on March 16 and 18 from 7 AM to 4 PM.
In addition, localities including Channi, Marheen, Paharpur, Rajbagh, Chandwan, Haria-Chack, Nanan Barnoti, and nearby regions will face power disruptions on March 15 and 16 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Residents of Kathua town, along with Hatlimorh, Kalibari, Ludanchak, Janglote, Patel Nagar, Sawan Chak, Shastri Nagar, Chak Pratap, and PHE installations, will also be affected. Power supply in these areas will be interrupted on March 15 and 17 from 8 AM to 2 PM.
Furthermore, the areas of Bani, Bhandhar, and their surroundings will experience outages on March 15 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Power supply to Billawar, Mandi, Dewal, Pranalla, Tandi, Macheedi, Bhaddu, Kudethar, and adjacent areas will be suspended on March 16, 18, 20, and 22 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Industrial units, including CTM, MD Enterprises, and Knit Fab, will also face power shutdowns on March 16 from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Additionally, residents in Sidhra, Janipur, Jhajjarkotli, and nearby areas will experience power interruptions on March 15 and 16 from 8 AM to 6 PM. Areas such as Transport Nagar, Railway Station, and surrounding localities will see outages on March 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM, while Bahu Fort and adjacent areas will face power cuts on March 16 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Lastly, consumers in areas fed from BB-II and Samba Grid Station should prepare for power disruptions on March 16 from 7 AM to 10 AM.
JPDCL advises all consumers in the affected areas to take necessary precautions and make alternative arrangements during the scheduled power shutdown periods. The maintenance work is essential to ensure a reliable power supply in the future.
