Department of Power announces daily power shutdowns in Mokokchung division for vegetation clearance
DIMAPUR — The Department of Power has notified that vegetation clearance for 132kV and 66kV transmission lines under the Transmission Division Mokokchung is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 28.
According to an update from Executive Engineer Hekaito Assumi, there will be a total shutdown of power from 8 am to 4 pm daily in affected areas to facilitate smooth execution of the work. The exercise is aimed at providing stable power supply and avoiding unwarranted disruption.
From October 26 to October 31, clearance on the 66kV Mokokchung-Zunheboto and 132kV Mokokchung-Zunheboto transmission lines will affect the Zunheboto district.
From November 2 to November 6, work will be carried out on the 132kV Mokokchung-Doyang transmission line.
Read more local news: Ao Senden shuts CMO office indefinitely in Mokokchung
Naga Youth Movement to hold public gathering at Lok Bhavan on October 28
From November 9 to November 14, shutdown of the 66kV Mokokchung-Tuli, 66kV Tuli-Naginimora, 66kV Naginimora-Tizit, and 66kV Tizit-Mon transmission lines will affect Changtongya sub-division, Tuli sub-division, the Longleng district, and the Mon district.
From November 16 to November 21, clearance on the 132kV Mokokchung-Longnak transmission line will affect Longnak and Mangkolemba sub-divisions, while work on the 132kV Tuensang-Longleng transmission line will also be undertaken during the same period.
From November 23 to November 28, clearance will be conducted on the 132kV Mokokchung-Tuensang transmission line.
The department has appealed to the public in affected areas to extend cooperation and bear the inconvenience during the shutdown period.