CM Omar to review Weather Impact as Power Supply Drops sharply

According to the Office of the Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, the sharp decline in power load was primarily due to the outage of almost all 33 kV feeders, including those supplying emergency services. The disruption followed strong winds and extensive tree fall since Thursday evening, which damaged power lines across the Valley.The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited said restoration teams were on the ground and working to rectify faults, but ongoing windy conditions and large-scale tree falls on transmission lines were posing major challenges. Officials said a detailed damage assessment was underway, though it would take time due to prevailing weather conditions.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister is scheduled to hold consultations on the Budget 2026–27 with various stakeholders later in the day at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. The Chief Minister will also interact with senior officers to review the situation arising from the extreme weather and assess the impact on essential services.Officials said priority was being given to restoring supply to critical installations, including hospitals and other emergency facilities, as restoration efforts continue across affected areas.