Power shortfall jumps to 3,915 MW

ISLAMABAD: The electricity shortfall in the country on Tuesday further jumped to 3,915 MW from 3,330 MW as the total power generation was recorded as 13,111 MW against the demand of 17,026 MW during the last 24 hours.

According to the brief on daily power generation and load-management position, the hydel generation stood at 5,134 MW, WAPDA thermal 1,409 MW, IPPs 6,506 MW and Renal 62 MW.

As many as 720 MW was supplied to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), the report further said.

The hydel generation witnessed sharp increase owing to improved water level in the mega reservoirs and stood at 5,134 MW while power demand has also surged due to rising mercury level in the country.