Iraqi Governor Cuts Baghdad Power

A provincial governor in northern Iraq says an electricity dispute with the central gov. has to cut the power supply to Baghdad emanating from his oil-rich region.

Tamim provincial Gov. Abdul-Rahman Mustafa said Monday his residents have only three hours of power each day. He said his negotiations to share the electricity supply with Baghdad have failed.

Officials in the cities of Kirkuk and Baghdad estimated that between 200 and 500 megawatts are under discussion.

Power shortages have been a sore spot for residents across Iraq, especially in extreme cold during the winter and the intense heat of summer.