Mid-night power cut irks Jammu consumers amid electricity crisis due to low river discharge in region

Jammu region witnessed widespread power outages during the intervening night after reduced discharge in rivers led to a decline in hydroelectric power generation, severely impacting electricity supply across several areas.

The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) informed consumers through an official post on X that the fall in river discharge has affected power generation at a time when demand for electricity remains high, resulting in disruptions in many parts of Jammu.

According to JPDCL, efforts are underway to procure additional power to manage the crisis and restore normal supply. The power utility also appealed to consumers to use electricity judiciously to help reduce the load on the system during the ongoing shortage.

“Lower discharge in rivers reduced power generation affecting power demand causing outage in many Jammu areas last night. Efforts are made to procure power to tide over the crisis. Consumers are requested to use power judiciously. Inconvenience regretted,” JPDCL said in its statement.

The outages triggered inconvenience for residents in several localities, particularly during the night hours, amid rising temperatures in the region. Consumers have urged authorities to ensure better power management and timely restoration of supply to avoid prolonged disruptions.