MEPCO Electricity Shutdown Schedule & Circle Maintenance Guide
Multan Electric Power Company routinely conducts pre-planned 11kV feeder and 132kV grid substation maintenance to ensure system stability, upgrade transformers, and prevent unplanned blackouts across South Punjab.
Facing an Unscheduled Power Breakdown?
Dial MEPCO Central Emergency Helpline: 118 or Toll-Free 0800-63726.
1. How to Identify Your Feeder Name on Your MEPCO Bill
All official MEPCO shutdown notifications reference specific 11kV Feeder Names and Sub-Divisions. You can locate your feeder name on the top right box of your printed or online duplicate bill (next to your Tariff and Sub-Division code).
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2. Circle-by-Circle Shutdown & Maintenance Windows
Review typical operational maintenance schedules and contact numbers for all 10 operation circles:
Multan Circle
Helpline: 061-9220315 / 118Cantt, Gulgasht, Bosan Road, Mumtazabad, Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Shujabad
06:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning Maintenance Slot)
Maintenance Scope: Grid transformer maintenance, bifurcation of overloaded feeders, tree trimming along 11kV lines.
Sahiwal Circle
Helpline: 040-9200064 / 118Sahiwal City, Farid Town, Chichawatni Urban/Rural, Harappa
07:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Maintenance Scope: 132kV grid line overhaul, HT line reconductoring, replacement of damaged lightning arresters.
Khanewal Circle
Helpline: 065-9200142 / 118Khanewal City, Kabirwala, Mian Channu, Jahanian, Tulamba
06:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Maintenance Scope: Agricultural feeder maintenance, transformer capacity upgrades, capacitor bank inspection.
Vehari Circle
Helpline: 067-9201124 / 118Vehari City, Burewala Urban/Rural, Mailsi, Gaggo Mandi
07:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Maintenance Scope: Cotton ginning feeder maintenance, 11kV feeder load rebalancing.
Bahawalpur Circle
Helpline: 062-9250123 / 118Bahawalpur City, Model Town, Cantt, Ahmedpur East, Hasilpur, Yazman
06:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Maintenance Scope: Grid substation testing, jumper replacement, feeder bifurcation in desert rural sectors.
Bahawalnagar Circle
Helpline: 063-9240018 / 118Bahawalnagar City, Chishtian, Haroonabad, Fort Abbas, Minchinabad
07:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Maintenance Scope: Canal-bank 11kV pole straightening, transformer oil replenishment, insulator washing.
Rahim Yar Khan Circle
Helpline: 068-9230155 / 118RYK City, Factory Area, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Liaquatpur
06:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Maintenance Scope: Industrial zone grid synchronization, sugar mill corridor feeder rehabilitation.
Muzaffargarh Circle
Helpline: 066-9200219 / 118Muzaffargarh City, Kot Addu, Alipur, Jatoi, Khangarh
06:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Maintenance Scope: Thermal grid corridor maintenance, anti-theft monitoring line patrols, transformer upgrades.
D.G. Khan Circle
Helpline: 064-9260190 / 118DG Khan City, Taunsa Sharif, Kot Chutta, Tribal Area Feeders
06:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Maintenance Scope: Hill torrent transmission tower stabilization, HT line tensioning.
Layyah Circle
Helpline: 060-6412150 / 118Layyah City, Chaubara, Karor Lal Esan, Fatehpur
07:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Maintenance Scope: Thal desert feeder protection, seasonal transformer shifting.
3. Electrical Safety Guidelines During Power Outages
1. Turn Off Heavy Inductive Loads
Disconnect refrigerators, air conditioners, and agricultural tube-well motors to prevent motor coil burnout from sudden voltage surges upon grid restoration.
2. Inspect Inverter Anti-Islanding
If you have a Net Metering system, ensure your inverter isolates properly so lineworkers can work safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Scheduled Shutdown and Load Shedding?
A scheduled shutdown is a pre-planned power outage conducted for essential grid maintenance, transformer upgrades, insulator washing, or line repairs. Load shedding is an operational interruption caused by national generation deficits or high AT&C commercial losses on specific feeders.
How can I find if my 11kV feeder is undergoing maintenance today?
Check the circle directory below for standard maintenance slots or call MEPCO 24/7 Helpline 118 with your feeder name. Feeder names are clearly printed on the top header of your monthly MEPCO bill.
What should I do if the power does not restore after the announced shutdown window?
If power is not restored within 30 minutes of the announced completion time, contact your local Sub-Divisional Office complaint desk or dial 118 to lodge an unscheduled outage grievance.
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