Its the third day now that several parts of the Kashmir valley are reeling without electricity. Major transmission lines at Pir Panjal ranges and several grid stations have been damaged due to heavy snowfall in the region leaving the Valley without power in temperatures as low as minus 5 degree Celsius. As the extreme cold froze water taps and dried up geysers, people have started using firewood and kerosene oil for heat. Telephone, mobile and internet connectivity have also been hit causing problems to media persons, students and business establishments.
