‘Power generation in J&K dips by nearly 45%’

Srinagar, Oct 21: With the onset of winters, the local hydro power generation has taken a dip by nearly 45 percent.

Top officials informed the news agency—that the hydel power generation from the local plants has reduced by nearly 500 Megawatts (MWs).

The official said, “As of now, on an average, we are generating nearly 500-600 MW of power. From the Baglihar power project, we are on an average generating nearly 300 MWs. This too depends on the functioning of machines.”

“During the peak season, we were generating over 1100 MWs of power from the total generation capacity of 1197.4 MW of Jammu and Kashmir power plants,” the official said.

It also said, “Due to the reduced water levels some of the small power projects in Kashmir were usually not generating any power in the month of Octobe