Iraq's Summer of Darkness Looms as Electricity Crisis Deepens

As summer approaches, the familiar dread of prolonged electricity outages grips Iraq once again. The "alarm bells," as the author aptly puts it, are sounding, warning of a deepening crisis. Projections paint a grim picture: demand soaring to 62,000 megawatts while production barely scrapes 17,000. This isn't just a number; it's a stark reality that will translate into sweltering homes and disrupted lives for ordinary Iraqis.

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The alarm bells are sounding, loud and annoying, to confront the citizen with a repeated reality of the severe shortage in electricity supply hours and its almost continuous قطع to put him in a state of anxiety and search for alternative solutions to compensate for this chronic shortage.

The article highlights a systemic failure, pointing to a widening gap between supply and demand year after year. Despite various projects and measures, the core issue remains unaddressed, suggesting a lack of effective strategy or perhaps a deeper malaise within the energy sector. The author's professional skepticism about the announced figures and the omission of crucial data on technical and administrative losses only add to the sense of unease.

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The expected demand for electricity in the coming summer will approach 62,000 megawatts, against a production capacity not exceeding 17,000 megawatts.

For the average Iraqi, this means another summer of hardship. The reliance on private generators, already a significant burden, will become even more critical, while those without access will face even greater challenges. The article's somber conclusion is that these "alarm bells" will continue to ring until a "honest and courageous effort" is made to salvage the crumbling electricity grid. This is not merely a technical problem; it's a recurring national crisis that demands urgent and effective solutions.

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This indicates a clear gap between what is available in production and the expected consumption value.