Nagarjan 132kV Sub-Station Shutdown Affects Four Districts, Power Outage Scheduled for November 6, 2026
The Nagaland Power Department has scheduled a three-hour shutdown of the 3x100MVA 132/66/33kV Nagarjan substation for annual maintenance, affecting electricity supply across four districts on November 6, 2026 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Officials have urged residents and businesses to make alternative arrangements while backup measures are deployed to mitigate disruption.
- Scheduled shutdown of Nagarjan 3x100MVA substation disrupts power in four districts on November 6, 2026, 6am–9am.
- Announced November 4 as annual maintenance; backup generators and temporary supply lines to be activated.
- Residents and businesses advised to prepare; quarterly maintenance cycle planned to ensure grid integrity.
The Nagaland Power Department has announced a scheduled shutdown of the 3x100MVA 132/66/33kV Nagarjan substation, disrupting electricity supply across four districts on November 6, 2026, officials said Monday. The outage, set to run from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., follows a press release issued November 4 by the transmission division citing annual maintenance.
The Nagarjan substation serves as a critical node in the region’s high-voltage grid, stepping down transmission voltage for distribution to peripheral districts. Annual maintenance of such infrastructure is standard practice to ensure operational safety and prevent unplanned outages, though scheduled shutdowns often strain residents, businesses, and essential services reliant on uninterrupted power. The northeast region, already challenged by terrain and connectivity issues, frequently sees ripple effects from grid-level interventions.
According to reports by Nagaland Post, the transmission division emphasized that the work is part of a preventive maintenance calendar designed to uphold grid integrity ahead of the dry season. A department spokesperson urged residents and businesses to make necessary arrangements during the three-hour window, adding that backup generators and temporary supply lines would be activated where feasible. Local civic groups have expressed concern over the timing, noting the outage coincides with peak morning activity.
