{"id":16595,"date":"2026-08-25T19:03:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=16595"},"modified":"2026-08-25T19:03:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:03:47","slug":"hydel-project-shutdown-triggers-power-crisis-in-jk-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=16595","title":{"rendered":"Hydel project shutdown triggers power crisis in J&#038;K | India News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133522755,imgsize-86180,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/power-secy-reviews-sjvns-900mw-nepal-hydel-project.jpg\" alt=\"Hydel project shutdown triggers power crisis in J&amp;K\" title=\"Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district has remained non-operational for a week (Photo for representation)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district has remained non-operational for a week (Photo for representation)\">Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district has remained non-operational for a week (Photo for representation)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>SRINAGAR: Jammu &amp; Kashmir is grappling with power shortages and unscheduled outages after key hydroelectric projects, including the 450MW Baglihar stage I and the Salal project, were shut for silt-flushing operations.<!-- --> Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district has remained non-operational for a week, with accumulated silt at its gates delaying restoration work.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>Officials said desilting work at Baglihar stages I and II and the Salal project began on Aug 18. While Baglihar stage II resumed generation on Aug 22, stage I is yet to restart. Salal is expected to resume operations on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<div data-type=\"in_view\" class=\"  \">\n<div class=\"LEzX4\">\n<div class=\"PmOGb\">\n<p class=\"PSf84\">Share your thoughts in the comments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Insightful<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Agree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Disagree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Skeptical<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Concerning<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Promising<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Worth Reading<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Big Development<\/button><\/p>\n<p><textarea class=\"T9MbS\" rows=\"1\" placeholder=\"Add your Thoughts...\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"ZW6JD \" disabled=\"\">Post Comment<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"swnca\">Be respectful \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatimes.com\/termsandcondition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gkv0P\">TOI community guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>The prolonged shutdown has widened the region\u2019s power deficit. <!-- -->Jammu &amp; Kashmir\u2019s peak electricity demand stands at about 2,500MW in summer and 3,000MW in winter. With both Baglihar units largely unavailable for most of the past week, Jammu &amp; Kashmir faced a shortfall of nearly 900MW.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>Built on the Chenab river, Baglihar stages I and II are among Jammu &amp; Kashmir\u2019s key power sources. Following the disruption, the power department is exploring alternative arrangements to bridge the supply gap.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>The crisis comes amid criticism of the Omar Abdullah-led govt over rising electricity tariffs. From Sept 1, power consumers in Jammu &amp; Kashmir will face a 6.83% tariff hike.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/hydel-project-shutdown-triggers-power-crisis-in-jk\/articleshow\/133522556.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district has remained non-operational for a week (Photo for representation) SRINAGAR: Jammu &amp; Kashmir is grappling with power shortages and unscheduled outages after key hydroelectric projects, including the 450MW Baglihar stage I and the Salal project, were shut for silt-flushing operations. 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