The Afghan Electricity Supply Company (Breshna), under the Taliban's control, has reported interruptions in electricity imports from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, citing technical and weather-related challenges.
According to Breshna, electricity from Uzbekistan was disrupted due to technical issues, while storms caused a halt in power from Turkmenistan. Uzbek officials have assured they are working to resolve the technical problems promptly.
This disruption has exacerbated Afghanistan's persistent energy crisis, with frequent power outages affecting multiple provinces, including Samangan, Parwan, Panjshir, Kapisa, Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Paktika, Logar, Khost, Maidan Wardak, Ghazni, and Baghlan.
Residents have voiced frustrations as these outages worsen with the onset of winter, a season that traditionally brings heightened challenges in energy supply.
Despite the situation, Breshna has prioritized electricity distribution to hospitals and government institutions in Kabul, categorized as first-priority consumers, as well as industrial parks classified under the second category. Residential areas, considered third-priority, are receiving power on a rotational basis under a distribution plan.
Afghanistan remains heavily reliant on electricity imports to meet its energy needs, sourcing most of its supply from Iran, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. However, these imports are often subject to technical difficulties and natural disruptions, leaving millions vulnerable during critical periods.
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