Powerless in Paradise: Heatwave Exposes Kashmir’s Energy Fragility

Powerless in Paradise: Heatwave Exposes Kashmir’s Energy Fragility

Jammu & Kashmir Power Crisis Deepens Amid Heatwave, Baglihar Output Drops By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 20 June 2025 A Heatwave with No Switch As Kashmir sizzles under relentless summer temperatures, residents now face a dual burden: the scorching heat, and a growing power crisis that threatens to derail daily life, disrupt businesses, and endanger health and livelihoods. The electricity supply across Jammu & Kashmir has failed to keep pace with surging demand, pushing households and institutions into prolonged unscheduled outages. While the Baglihar Hydroelectric Project and other dams…

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Kashmir’s power woes continue as government fails to deliver on promises

Kashmir's power woes continue as government fails to deliver on promises

The persistent power crisis in Kashmir has thrown the daily lives of its residents and businesses into turmoil, as prolonged outages and load shedding continue to plague the region. With power cuts lasting as long as 7 to 9 hours a day, the situation remains dire despite assurances from authorities of procuring additional power. Metered and non-metered areas alike have been affected, with many regions enduring 3 to 4 hours of continuous outages. The fluctuating power supply has left people in the dark for extended periods, raising mounting frustration among…

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