Basra Faces First Scheduled Power Cuts in Years
For the first time in years, the city of Basra implemented a schedule for electricity supply, with power being rationed to four hours and then turned off for two hours. This is due to a decline in the supply hours and increased demand during heatwaves. The reduction in electricity production has fallen below demand, especially after the cessation of energy imports from Iran, prompting the authorities to enforce this schedule to maintain grid stability. Meanwhile, the local government opposes this measure and demands urgent actions, including exempting citizens from electricity bills. Calls for protests are intensifying, accompanied by warnings that supply hours may further decrease if temperatures continue to rise.
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