Power generation in Jammu and Kashmir plummets to 408 MWs

Hydropower generation in Jammu and Kashmir has drastically decreased to measly 408 megawatts due to ‘less precipitation’ thus making the Union Territory heavily dependent on outside power supplies to meet the demand.

According to data accessed by the Greater Kashmir from power grid sources, as on 2 pm November 20, J&K was importing 81 percent i.e. 1726 MW of power from outside power companies.

As per the officials, the restricted power demand in J&K is 2134 MW, of which 1430 MW in Kashmir and 704 MW in Jammu division.

However as per the official figures, J&K’s the total generation of State-owned and NHPC owned power houses is 408 MW.