IESCO Schedules Power Outages in Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock on October 16

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IESCO outage notice for October 16
Alert: Power cuts in northern Punjab - Centreline Magazine

Planned power interruptions will hit parts of Jhelum, Chakwal, and Attock tomorrow as IESCO carries out routine upkeep and building projects. The utility company shared the timetable to help residents prepare. These breaks aim to keep the grid running smoothly.

The outages stem from annual maintenance on high-voltage feeders and work at grid stations. IESCO officials noted that such steps are vital for reliable service. They apologized for any disruption caused.

Workers maintaining power lines in Pakistan
IESCO teams at work on grid maintenance – Associated Press of Pakistan

Residents in affected zones should plan around the listed times. Power might return sooner if tasks finish early. For updates, check the official IESCO site.

Jhelum Operation Circle Details

In Jhelum, several feeders face shutdowns for maintenance and construction. Here’s a breakdown:

  • Ajab Wali Feeder (Cantt Sub-Division, Jhelum Division): Outage from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM for annual maintenance. Impacts areas like Lala Chungi, Rohtas Road, Machine Mohallah.
  • Wood Market Feeder (Raja Sub-Division, Jhelum Division): Down from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM for maintenance. Affects Wood Market, Dhoke Jumma, Al-Bilal.
  • Show Standard Feeder (Cantt Sub-Division, Jhelum Division): Scheduled cut from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Covers Basti Mian, Kabir Town, Bar Bazar.
  • F-10 Kala Feeder (Jada Sub-Division, Jhelum Division): Maintenance from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Includes Wood Works, Kala Mohallah, Joharabad.
  • 11kV Feeders Maintenance: Grouped under annual work at 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, hitting spots like Cap Muhammad, Basti.
  • Construction Work: At 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on controlling circuit at Chawal-Al-Ahmed, Rajaur. Affects CPP/GSB Grid Station.

For full list, see IESCO’s announcement.

Chakwal Operation Circle Details

Chakwal sees similar planned cuts for upkeep and builds.

  • BHQ Feeder (Bhagwal Sub-Division, Chakwal Division): Off from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Areas include Bhai Sahib, Kot Sarang, Complex.
  • Bilalabad Feeder (Kallar Kahar Sub-Division, Chakwal Division): Maintenance from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, affecting Mortar Battalion, Choa Saiden.
  • Adhi Feeder (Dhudial Sub-Division, Chakwal Division): Down 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Covers Adhi, Musa, Dhurnal.
  • 11kV Feeders: Various like Sarjal, Haraj, at 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for maintenance, impacting Chatwal, Tariqabad.
  • Construction Work: No specific time listed, but includes controlling circuit at Chawal-Al-Ghad, Rajaur, for CPP/GSB Grid Station.

Check IESCO channels for changes.

Attock Operation Circle Details

Attock has outages lined up too.

  • Kara Feeder (Fateh Jang Sub-Division, Attock Division): From 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM for maintenance. Affects Kara City, Kot Fateh.
  • Faisal Mills-1 Feeder (Margalla Sub-Division, Taxila Division): Cut 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, covering Faisal Mills, Valley School.
  • Fateh Jang-1 Feeder (Nangal Sub-Division, Taxila Division): Maintenance 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, impacting Mi Industry, Coal Mines.
  • 11kV Feeders Annual Maintenance: At 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, like Data, Barazai, affecting Ata Turk, Bank Road.
  • Construction Work: Controlling circuit at Gondal-Attock, Baraipuri from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for affected grid stations.

IESCO shared this via social media and their site.

To stay informed, visit the IESCO press release page: IESCO Press Releases. Or follow their Facebook for updates: IESCO Official Facebook.

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