Residents report the start of energy limits, authorities deny

Electricity disconnection has begun in Tajikistan. Residents of the Khatlon and Sughd regions report that a limit on electricity consumption has been in place in Tajikistan for over a week.

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Several residents of the Khatlon region told AZDA TV that they have been experiencing electricity disconnections during the day for over a week. Electricity supply, as in previous years, is only provided at night, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM. In some cases, it is supplied even later.

Last week, representatives of the Ministry of Energy stated that this year the water level in the Nurek Reservoir has reached its maximum mark. According to the Ministry of Energy of Tajikistan, the water flow in the Vakhsh River at the beginning of October will ensure stable electricity production in sufficient volumes to meet the needs of the country’s population.

The ministry stated that the water inflow in the Vakhsh River and the volumes of the reservoir fully guarantee stable electricity generation for both internal needs and for export in small volumes.

According to Radio Ozodi, the company “Barki Tojik” denies reports that an unofficial limit on electricity consumption has been imposed in the regions. It is reported that the electricity outages are related to repair work on power lines and substations.

These excuses are routinely used by officials of “Barki Tojik” to deny the fact of introducing a limit on electricity. However, reality shows that a limit has indeed been imposed throughout the country.

An expert, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AZDA TV that according to the rules, preparations for winter and maintenance work should not be conducted in late autumn or early winter. According to plans, this issue should be resolved in the summer so that people do not remain without electricity in winter.

The expert added that such excuses either indicate the incompetence of officials or are merely justifications.