Srinagar, March 1 -- Amid frequent power outages and distress cuts across Kashmir valley, Kashmir Power Developed Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Thursday said that it was facing power shortage of nearly 400 Megawatts (MWs).

Speaking to the KNO news agency, top official of KPDCL said that the DISCOM was facing 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 Mega Watts. In view of the power shortage, there may be some areas in Kashmir who would be facing ...