Power shortfall again surges to 2,000 MW

ISLAMABAD: The power shortfall in the country on Friday again surged to 2,000 MW as the total generation was recorded as 11,300 MW against the demand of 13,300 MW at 0930 hours.

According to daily data released by National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC), the hydel generation stood at 3,300 MW, Thermal 1,570 MW, Independent Power Producers (IPPs) 6,430 MW and Wind 25 MW.

Meanwhile, power distribution companies resorted to 4-5 hour loadshedding in their respective urban and rural areas.