18-hour daily power cuts in Pakistan's mountain valleys, including Skardu city, worsen power crisis due to increased tourism.

18-hour daily power cuts in Pakistan's mountainous valleys, including Skardu city, are deepening the country's power crisis due to a surge in mountain tourism. Tourists, looking to escape heatwaves and climb the K2 peak, have rapidly depleted the limited energy supply in the area. Higher-end hotels can supplement their energy supply with solar panels or fuel generators, but many locals cannot afford such luxuries, forcing them to adapt to electricity-free living.