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Abdullah Voices Frustration over Lieutenant Governor’s Ineffective Measures to Resolve Jammu and Kashmir Power Shortage

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Abdullah Voices Frustration over Lieutenant Governor's Ineffective Measures to Resolve Jammu and Kashmir Power Shortage

Omar’s tirade against Sinha comes at a time Union Territory is facing worst power crisis in years Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Jammu and Kashmir government was making all luxuries available to lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha while the common people were struggling for basic amenities such as power. Omar’s tirade against Sinha comes at a time the Union Territory is facing the worst power crisis in years. Most Kashmiris have to endure up to 16 hours of power cuts amid freezing cold, leading to widespread anger…

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J&K Power Crisis: Causes and Solutions

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J&K Power Crisis: Causes and Solutions

Overall, J&K has a requirement of about 2,600 MW of electricity. However, the power supply to the Kashmir division is 1200 MW while to Jammu is 900 MW. There is a deficit of about 500 MW. The Jammu & Kashmir administration last week said the Union Territory is facing a power crisis as its power projects are generating less electricity than before due to the dry spell in summer. The administration is taking steps to address the issue, it added. How much electricity does J&K require? How much power are the UT’s…

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Jammu and Kashmir’s power woes deepen, officials warn of major crisis

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Jammu and Kashmir's power woes deepen, officials warn of major crisis

The administration spends over ₹31,000 crore per year to purchase electricity from the Northern Grid, is in the process of getting an additional 500 MW, said officials Due to slow discharge of water in rivers in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union territory is heading towards a major electricity crisis, especially with the low rainfall in the past two months, officials said. They added that the UT is facing a daily shortfall of 1,500 to 2,000 megawatts, forcing the department to go for long power cuts, especially in Kashmir. The administration…

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J&K power crisis worsens, government scrambling for solutions

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J&K power crisis worsens, government scrambling for solutions

Worsening Power Crisis in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Concern Among Consumers Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a deepening power crisis, leaving consumers to endure extended power outages during the day. Authorities have reassured that discussions are underway to address this issue, promising improved conditions in the coming days. However, local consumers have a different story to tell. They claim that the power situation has deteriorated significantly across the valley, with just 4-5 hours of electricity being supplied daily. This situation is occurring even as smart meters have been installed…

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