Srinagar, Dec 02 (KNO): The inhabitants of Rawalpora, Housing Colony here have expressed resentment over the unscheduled power cuts which according to them are affecting their daily lives.
Notably, the curtailment schedule issued by the departments reads that metered areas are supposed to witness power cuts of 4.5 hours, while non-metered areas will experience cuts of over 6 hours.
Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the locals claim that they are facing disruptions far beyond the scheduled times.
“We were promised a set schedule, but it seems like the authorities have no control over these cuts. We are often left without power for hours beyond the stated limits,” said Imran Ahmed, a resident of Rawalpora.
Another resident, Owais Ahmad, added, “This situation is especially difficult for households with children and elderly people. The lack of power has disrupted our daily routines and is causing unnecessary stress. It's high time the authorities address this issue.”
They said that despite repeated appeals, the locals allege that there has been no response to the ongoing problem.
Meanwhile, despite repeated attempts, the Chief Engineer KPDCL could not be contacted for the comments—(KNO)