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IMD Forecasts Extended Wet Spell, Heavy Snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh

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IMD Forecasts Extended Wet Spell, Heavy Snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh

Srinagar: As two Western Disturbances are most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas, weatherman on Saturday forecast an extended wet spell from afternoon of January 28 till February 3. “A couple of moderate Western Disturbances most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from 28th afternoon onwards,” a meteorological department official told GNS. Under the influence of weather systems, he said, an “extended” wet spell from Sunday (afternoon) onwards till February 3 was most likely over J&K and adjoining areas. He said on January 28-29, there is possibility of light…

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J&K Fortifies Power Grid with Additional 500 MW to Combat Winter Demand

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J&K Fortifies Power Grid with Additional 500 MW to Combat Winter Demand

This will subside the energy demand in Jammu and Kashmir which is increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 10%, the spokesperson said The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 500 MW of power from the Centre to meet the winter demand, an official said. Due to the low proportion of hydropower in the Union Territory, the availability of electricity reduces in winter because of reduced water discharge in rivers. In order to bridge this gap between demand and availability of power during…

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