In view of incessant rainfall and heavy snowfall across various parts of the Jammu Division, the power demand/load of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) witnessed an unprecedented decline and dropped to the lowest level of 140 MW at around 04:00 AM, as against the normal average running load of approximately 1070 MW.
Owing to sustained restoration efforts by JPDCL, the running load has since been progressively enhanced to 564 MW, thereby restoring nearly 52% of the overall power supply as on time.
In District Jammu, the power system has been primarily affected due to heavy rainfall, windstorms, and felling of trees on HT/LT lines. Restoration works in the district are in full swing, with field teams deployed to address faults and damages on priority.
The restoration of the power supply is presently constrained primarily due to inaccessibility of snow-bound and rain-affected areas, particularly in the hilly and remote regions. The major affected areas include:
District Poonch: Mendhar, Mandi, Surankote
District Rajouri: Kotranka, Darhal, Thanamandi, Manjakote, Makol
District Kathua: Bani, Lohai-Malhar, Duggan, Baggan, Machedi
District Doda: Bhaderwah, Marmat
District Udhampur: Dhuna, Basantgarh, Pancheri, Patnitop
District Reasi: Dharmari, Sarh Bagga, Mahore, Chassana
District Ramban: Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar, Dharamkund, Batote, Dachan, Gool, Sangaldan, Ramsoo, Digdol, Sumber
District Kishtwar: Paddar, Gulabgarh, Bhalessa, Thathri and other higher reaches
District Samba: Sumb, Nud, Rajpura, Purmandal
At the sub-transmission level, 92 out of 181 numbers of 66/33 kV lines have been successfully restored as of 12:00 noon, reflecting nearly 50% restoration at this level. Similarly, at the distribution level, 568 out of 1373 numbers of 11 kV feeders have been restored, and restoration works on the remaining accessible feeders are being undertaken on priority.
Adequate men and machinery have been mobilized and pressed into service to access major damages caused and ensure early and systematic restoration of power supply across all affected regions.
JPDCL assures that all possible efforts are being made to normalize the power supply at the earliest.
Rain, Snow Damage: JPDCL restores 52% power supply in Jammu region
