Jammu Power Crisis 2026: Heatwave, Chenab Water Shortage & 5-Hour Power Cuts Trigger Public Anger By: Javid Amin | 18 May 2026 As temperatures soar above 40°C across Jammu region, thousands of residents are enduring another unbearable reality alongside the scorching heat — prolonged power outages lasting up to five hours at a stretch. From crowded neighborhoods in Jammu city to border districts like Kathua and industrial zones in Samba, the ongoing electricity crisis has exposed the fragile link between climate conditions and Jammu & Kashmir’s energy infrastructure. With hydropower…
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