Shimla, Dec. 18 -- Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) issued an advisory to residents on Thursday to use water judiciously. This is due to a partial interruption in the water supply on 20-21 December, caused by the shutdown of the 66 kV Jutogh-Gumma-Sainj-Hulli transmission line.

With winter in the city, the shutdown is proposed from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality power supply for consumers throughout the season. Due to the proposed shutdown, pumping activities at LWSS Gumma and LWSS Giri will remain affected during the scheduled period, resulting in a partial disruption to the power supply.

During this period, tree lopping within the transmission line right-of-way will be carried out. In addit...