The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader, Nasir Aslam Wani, has said that the increase in power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours has highlighted the agony levels of consumers across the Kashmir valley.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Nasir Aslam Wani in a statement issued in Srinagar said outages have reached new extremes over the past few months. He said, “The move will increase the ongoing winter torments of people. Why did the authorities let the alarm about dip in water discharge in dams go unheard and didn’t prepare a proposal to purchase from the Northern Grid? They are fully responsible for the genesis of the crisis, it didn’t happen overnight.”
He also said that there was a prolonged dry spell for all of us to observe which this administration has failed to acknowledge. “It is astonishing that despite assurances from authorities, the situation has not only failed to improve but has taken a turn for the worse, casting the region into prolonged darkness,” he added.
Nasir Aslam Wani said, “Unscheduled power cuts and prolonged outages in the Kashmir valley have reached an alarming level, causing widespread disruptions. The lack of consistent electricity supply has led to significant losses in multiple sectors, impacting businesses, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life.”
Meanwhile, residents across the valley are grappling with severe unscheduled power outages for the last few days, casting a dark shadow over their lives.—KMS
