Iran–Israel war shuts gas plants: Uttarakhand reels under power cuts as demand rises to 45 million units, worsening crisis

Iran–Israel war shuts gas plants: Uttarakhand reels under power cuts as demand rises to 45 million units, worsening crisis

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is facing a severe power crisis as rising temperatures have pushed electricity demand far beyond available supply. On March 1, the state’s demand was 38 million units, but by Thursday it had climbed to 45 million units. In contrast, only 23 million units are available, forcing Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) to impose power cuts across several districts. Gas Plants Shut Down A major factor behind the crisis is …