Srinagar, Feb. 29 -- A top official of KPDCL said that the DISCOM was facing a dearth of power.

Asked about the long durational power curtailments and unscheduled power cuts, the official said that there was a huge power shortage in Kashmir. "As of now, sufficient power is not available with us. Currently, KPDCL is reeling under shortage of electricity."

The official said, "There is a shortage of nearly 300-400 MegaWatts. In view of the power shortage, there may be some areas in Kashmir who would be facing distress cuts and unscheduled outage."

Earlier this week, the Power Development Department had said that it had sorted the power outage matter which its consumers were facing from past weeks.

Besides, it also informed that it was re...