Power shortfall eases to 1,908 MW
ISLAMABAD: The electricity shortfall in the country on Saturday decreased to 1,908 from 2,128 mega watt (MW) as the total power generation was recorded as 13,291 MW against the demand of 15,199 MW during the last 24 hours.
According to report on daily power generation and load-management position, the hydel generation stood at 6,680 MW, WAPDA thermal 1,774 MW, IPPs 4,716 MW and Renal 121 MW.
As many as 720 MW was supplied to Karachi Electric Supply Company(KESC), the report further said.
The hydel generation witnessed sharp increase and stood at 6,680 MW owing to attaining maximum water conservation level by Tarbela and Mangla dams and more water discharge from both the reservoirs.
The power demand has also decreased due to dropping of mercury level in the country.
Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011
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