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Major Power Outage Hits Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall

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Major Power Outage Hits Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall

Major Power Outage in Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall, Restoration Expected by Evening Srinagar, December 29, 2024 – The Kashmir valley is grappling with widespread power outages following a heavy snowfall last night that disrupted electrical services, leaving many areas in darkness. The region has been significantly impacted as power supply interruptions continue to affect daily life and essential services. Extent of the Outage Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Power Development Department (PDD), is closely monitoring the situation. In a post on X,…

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Electricity Crisis in Kashmir: Battling Darkness in the Harsh Winter

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Electricity Crisis in Kashmir: Battling Darkness in the Harsh Winter

The Winter Struggle: How Power Cuts Are Affecting Life in Kashmir Srinagar, December 19, 2024 – As snow blankets the valleys of Kashmir, the region plunges into an all-too-familiar struggle with prolonged and frequent electricity cuts. Residents across metered and non-metered areas are enduring outages that range from 50% to 60%, throwing their daily lives into disarray during one of the most challenging times of the year. From students struggling to study by candlelight to patients relying on life-saving devices, the electricity crisis has wide-reaching consequences. As promises of improvement…

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#SrinagarBlackout: Unannounced Power Cuts Disrupt Life, Residents Urge Authorities to Act

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#SrinagarBlackout: Unannounced Power Cuts Disrupt Life, Residents Urge Authorities to Act

Unscheduled power cuts are taking a toll on residents in various areas of the summer capital. The consumers in the areas where smart meters have been installed decried unscheduled power cuts. Asif Ahmad, a resident of Srinagar, said that for the past many months, they have been facing unscheduled power cuts in their areas. “Despite installation of smart meters, unscheduled power cuts are causing inconvenience to us,” Ahmad said. The residents of Downtown Srinagar said that they have been equally suffering due to power cuts for the past few months now.…

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