Power shortfall increases to 3,495 MW

ISLAMABAD: The electricity shortfall in the country on Monday further jumps to 3,495 MW from 2,796 MW as the total power generation was recorded as 13,014 MW against the demand of 16,509 MW during the last 24 hours.

According to report on daily power generation and load-management position, the hydel generation stood at 6,615 MW, WAPDA thermal 1,178 MW, IPPs 5,088 MW and Renal 133 MW.

As many as 680 MW was supplied to Karachi Electric Supply Company(KESC), the report further said.

The hydel generation witnessed sharp increase and stood at 6,615 MW owing to attaining maximum water conservation level by Tarbela and Mangla dams and more water discharge from both the reservoirs.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011