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Kashmir Endures Nation’s Worst Power Outages, Disrupting Daily Life

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Kashmir Endures Nation's Worst Power Outages, Disrupting Daily Life

Valley’s electricity Woes National Power Portal points to KPDCL as the weakest performer among power distribution companies Monthly average number of interruptions has reached 80.49 hours, with interruptions reaching up to 105.32 hours For 2022, KPDCL reported a dismal System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) of 889 and a System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) of 723.95 In contrast, the all-India averages for the same indices were significantly lower at 116.12 for SAIDI and 171.64 for SAIFI Amid mounting concerns over power challenges, Kashmir is confronting the undesirable distinction of…

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Kashmir’s Power Crisis: A Looming Crisis for Residents and Businesses

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Kashmir's Power Crisis: A Looming Crisis for Residents and Businesses

As the winter season approaches, Kashmir finds itself amid an escalating power crisis. The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has issued a power curtailment schedule, yet the Valley continues to grapple with unscheduled and prolonged power outages, significantly impacting the lives of its residents and businesses. This year’s power crisis has taken a turn for the worse, as even before the onset of the winter, Kashmir is experiencing protracted power cuts, leading to dire consequences for both individuals and commercial establishments. According to the industrialists, the industrial output plummeted by…

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Power Curtailments in Kashmir: Authorities Issue Schedule

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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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