India, Nov. 13 -- Kashmir is heading into winter with an average electricity shortfall of around 400 megawatts (MW), as demand rises sharply during peak hours, with officials informing a high-level meeting on Friday that peak consumption could touch 2,400 MW.

The meeting, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, reviewed preparations for snowfall and possible disruption of essential services across the Valley.

Officials informed the meeting that average winter electricity demand in Kashmir stands at around 1,700 MW against an average supply of 1,300 MW.

Reviewing the power situation, Garg directed the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to strictly adhere to scheduled power curtailment timings, ensure ...