Power department announces scheduled power shutdowns for vegetation clearance in Longleng from November 9 to 21
DIMAPUR — The Sub-Divisional Officer (Electrical) for Longleng has notified that the Power department will be conducting vegetation clearance along 33 kV and 11 kV high-tension lines under the Longleng sub-division to ensure a smooth power supply.
According to a DIPR report, village council chairmen and village electricity management boards (VEMBs) have been requested to coordinate with departmental staff in clearing trees obstructing the high-tension lines within their respective jurisdictions.
Vegetation clearance for the 33 kV Changtongya-Longleng Feeder and the Yachem Feeder (affecting Yachem, Noksosang, Yaongyimchen, Alayong, and Sanglu) will be carried out from November 9 to the 14th, with a scheduled shutdown from 8 am to 4 pm.
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From November 16 to the 21st, clearance work will take place between 8 am and 4 pm, affecting the 33 kV Pongo-Longleng Feeder (areas under Electrical Sub-Division Longleng), the Hukphang Feeder (Lingtak, Hukpang, Namching, Pongching, and Mongtikang), and the Pongo Feeder (Pongo, Hongnyu, Mungko, Yongphang, Yangching, Sakshi, Sakshi Compound, and Auching).
During the same period, shutdowns will also affect the Yongnyah Feeder (Dongkho, Bhumnyu, Yongam, Nyang, Yongnyah, Chingong, Shamshang, and Yongnyah EAC headquarters) and the Medical Feeder (Medical, Orangkong, 12th NAP (IR) Chingtok, Yongshei, Yungja, Amosen, Tangha, and JNV Tangha).