J&K Likely To Face 34% Power Deficit In January

2026-01-07 12:03:50

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness power deficiency of more than 34 percent during the peak demand in the month of January, Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) officials said.

According to the official figures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh during the peak demand will likely have a power deficit of 34.2 percent against the available power position.

The updated anticipated power supply position for January-2026 for both the Union Territories reveals that there will be a peak availability of 2460 Megawatts (MWs) against the requirement of 3737 MWs-keeping a loophole of 1277 MWs.

However, the official documents also said that representatives of HP SLDC, Punjab SLDC and J&K SLDC informed that the shortfall would be met through real-time exchanges and Banking arrangements.

As already reported that in Jammu and Kashmir, hydel power generation has reduced by nearly 70 percent from the local generation plants.

An official had informed that the power generation from all the power plants owned by Jammu and Kashmir has decreased by nearly 800-900 Megawatts (MWs).

The official had also said,“The power generation from across local power plants is currently ranging from 330 MWs to 400 MWs.”

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