Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 14: The general public/all Govt./all Pvt. Organizations have been informed that power supply will remain suspended tomorrow (Oct. 15) from 8 AM to 12 Noon, due to the shutdown of the 33 kV bus at Bambooflat Sub-Station (BFSS) for carrying out essential maintenance and associated electrical works. The works to be undertaken include checking of earth resistance at BFSS, inspection of all incomer breakers of Hiring Power Plants (HPPs), withdrawal of the MHS Plant incomer cable from the existing bus, relocation of the incomer cable at the RMU, and completion of end jointing and associated connections. During the shutdown period, the associated feeders, tie lines and incomers connected to BFSS will remain interrupted or isolated. Consequently, a power deficit of approximately 20 MW is anticipated in the South Andaman Grid, which may necessitate power restrictions and interruptions in the following areas:
| Date | Feeder Name | Areas affected | From | To |
|
15/10/2026 |
Panel-V | Bambooflat to Wimberlygunj |
0800 Hrs |
1200 Hrs |
| Shoal Bay, Ferrargunj | Mathura, Bridavan, Ferrargunj to Jirkatang, Stewartgunj, Kanyapuram, Wimberlygunj to Shoal Bay | |||
| Hope Town | Hope Town area | |||
| Tie Lines & Incomers- Panther-I, Panther-II, Zebra-I, Zebra-II and all the incomers from HPPs at BFSS | ||||
The above shutdown timings are tentative and may vary depending upon the progress of the work. If the work is completed before the scheduled time, the affected feeders will be re-energized accordingly.
All the Consumers of electricity department and general public are requested to conserve electricity and regulate consumption of use of electricity. Consumers experiencing power supply-related issues may register their complaints through the Department’s Toll-Free Number 1800-345-1111.
