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Sionnach · 01-23-2007, 10:58

TR,

Although I haven't read them in a while, I used to read blogs by several Iraqis. Most were supportive of our mission, some were not, but all mentioned long periods of blackouts and brownouts in Baghdad.

I read a report (still looking for it) about Iraqis being electrocuted trying to hook up electricity to their homes. Apparently, many homes, specifically in the poorer areas, folks connect to th power lines on their own, leading to tangled and unreliable lines, and the occasional electrocution.

I've also read reports concerning the Army's efforts in improving electricity distribution in Iraq. This example is in Mosul-- http://news.soc.mil/releases/04DEC/041230-01.html

Brookings Institute report showing electricity in Iraq. It's down to roughtly 4Hr/day from 11Hr/day in July.

http://www.brookings.edu/fp/saban/iraq/index.pdf

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0210/p01s03-woiq.htm
http://www.portaliraq.com/news/New+e...ebf01a860ca8f4

Edit: Perhaps I misunderstood the question. I think the cause of the electrical problems is attacks by terrorist asshats on the power grid. I've read the occasional blurb concerning these attacks.

01-23-2007, 10:58	#6
Sionnach Guerrilla Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 243	TR, Although I haven't read them in a while, I used to read blogs by several Iraqis. Most were supportive of our mission, some were not, but all mentioned long periods of blackouts and brownouts in Baghdad. I read a report (still looking for it) about Iraqis being electrocuted trying to hook up electricity to their homes. Apparently, many homes, specifically in the poorer areas, folks connect to th power lines on their own, leading to tangled and unreliable lines, and the occasional electrocution. I've also read reports concerning the Army's efforts in improving electricity distribution in Iraq. This example is in Mosul-- http://news.soc.mil/releases/04DEC/041230-01.html Brookings Institute report showing electricity in Iraq. It's down to roughtly 4Hr/day from 11Hr/day in July. http://www.brookings.edu/fp/saban/iraq/index.pdf http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0210/p01s03-woiq.htm http://www.portaliraq.com/news/New+e...ebf01a860ca8f4 Edit: Perhaps I misunderstood the question. I think the cause of the electrical problems is attacks by terrorist asshats on the power grid. I've read the occasional blurb concerning these attacks. Last edited by Sionnach; 01-23-2007 at 11:16.
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