Power Curtailments in Kashmir: Authorities Issue Schedule

Power Curtailments in Kashmir: Authorities Issue Schedule

Ahead of winter, the authorities on Monday issued a fresh power curtailment schedule for the Kashmir Valley. According to the schedule, metered areas will face 4.5 hours of power cuts on a daily basis, while non-metered areas will face 8 hours of power cuts. The curtailment will be in three shifts—morning, afternoon, and evening. The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has attributed the power cuts to the rising demand for electricity during the winter months. The KPDCL has urged consumers to cooperate and use electricity judiciously. The power cuts…

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Kashmir’s Power Woes: KPDCL’s Curtailment Plan to Cause Disruption to Businesses and Households

Kashmir's Power Woes: KPDCL's Curtailment Plan to Cause Disruption to Businesses and Households

Kashmir Braces for Lengthy Power Cuts as Demand Surges Amid Chilly Weather As the Kashmir valley grapples with a persistent and escalating power crisis, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has introduced a curtailment schedule to manage the growing gap between power supply and demand. The decision to implement power cuts ranging from 4 to 8 hours a day comes as a response to increasing electricity consumption, especially during the cold weather when heating devices and other electrical items are in high demand. Despite power shortages being a common…

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