SEs, EEs directed to make sure security of KPDCL subject staff as restoration works proceed
Managing Director, Kashmir Energy Distribution Company Restricted (KPDCL), Mussarat Islam, in the present day mentioned that KPDCLs frontline staff are absolutely equipped in post-snow restoration works, whilst heavy snow has brought about disruptions particularly in North Kashmir districts and a few components of South Kashmir.
In an announcement launched to the press in the present day afternoon, the MD mentioned 5 33 kV feeders out of 120 are presently underneath fault, whereas 76 out of 1118 HT 11 kV feeders are down, in view of heavy snowfall in components of Electrical Divisions Handwara, Baramulla & Kupwara, the place injury to energy infrastructure on account of heavy snowfall has additionally been reported.
“5 33 kV feeders underneath fault have been reported from North Kashmir districts of Kupwara and Baramulla. Efforts are on to revive the feeders underneath fault, however the identical would require street connectivity particularly in these districts the place higher reaches have been lower off on account of snow,” he mentioned, urging customers residing in these areas to train persistence.
The assertion added that 33 kV Gurez line has been charged partially whereas as 33 kV faucet traces Keran, Machhil and Tangdar is underneath fault. Equally, 33 kV Wanpoh-Qazigund line can also be charged partially.
In 11 kV class, 39 out of the 76 feeders are underneath fault in Baramulla and Kupwara Districts, whereas as 12 in Budgam, 08 in Shopian-Pulwama. 05 feeders every are underneath fault in Srinagar and Anantnag-Pulwama districts, the assertion added.
He additional acknowledged that each one feeders in capital metropolis Srinagar are operational, together with majority of the 11 kV feeders in different districts like Ganderbal, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam and Shopian.
MD KPDCL additionally directed SEs of O&M Circles and Government Engineers of all Electrical & STD Divisions to personally monitor restoration measures following heavy snowfall. He additionally emphasised upon the Subdivisional Officers to make sure that the sector staff take all security measures by utilizing security devices (PPE) like helmets, gloves, harness belts, and utilizing earthing roads whereas restoring energy provide.
Presently, all Government Engineers of Sub Transmission Division in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Sopore, Bijbehara are monitoring the standing of Receiving Stations throughout Kashmir Division, the assertion added.
MD urged the customers to comply with KPDCL’s official media handles to get common updates about restoration works presently underway. He mentioned the figures can be up to date within the night and shared on its official social media platforms.
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