Mon Feb 03 05:36:46 UTC 2025: ## Myanmar’s Power Crisis Deepens Amid Civil War
**Yangon, Myanmar – February 3, 2025** – Four years after a military coup plunged Myanmar into civil war, widespread power outages are crippling the nation’s economy and impacting the daily lives of its citizens. Rolling blackouts, lasting up to 12 hours a day in some areas, are forcing residents to adapt to life without reliable electricity.
According to reports from The Hindu, residents are resorting to alternative energy sources, particularly solar power, often imported from China. This surge in demand comes as the junta government blames escalating gas prices and attacks on infrastructure by anti-coup fighters for the worsening energy crisis.
The crisis is having a devastating impact. A World Bank survey revealed that power outages are the primary challenge for around one-third of Myanmar businesses, a significant increase from the previous year. The United Nations reports that only 48% of the population had access to electricity in late 2024, the lowest rate in Asia.
Despite possessing significant oil, gas, coal, hydroelectric, and solar resources, Myanmar’s political instability, investor flight, and inadequate infrastructure are hindering its ability to address the energy shortage. The situation highlights the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict on the country’s civilian population and its economic future.
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