Jio Blackout Plunges Kullu into Digital Dark Age
Kullu district experienced a complete communication shutdown on August 6, 2025, after Reliance Jio’s mobile and broadband services failed across the region. The disruption, lasting the entire day, crippled daily life.
Businesses were forced to halt operations, educational institutions faced major disruptions, and access to essential online services vanished. Many residents struggled to find alternative communication methods.
The outage, reportedly triggered by severe power fluctuations in the early hours of the morning, highlighted the district’s vulnerability to such infrastructure failures.
This incident underscores the urgent need for robust backup systems and diversified communication networks in remote areas like Kullu. The reliance on a single telecom provider leaves the region dangerously exposed to widespread disruptions, impacting everything from tourism to emergency services.
