Power shortfall further plunges to 2,580 MW

07 May, 2011

According to the brief on daily power generation and load-management position, the hydel generation stood at 4,711 MW,WAPDA thermal 1,714 MW, IPPs 5,959 MW and Rental 68 MW.

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

The hydel generation has witnessed sharp increase owing to improved water level in mega reservoirs.

The water level in Tarbela and Mangla dams was recorded as 1408.20 feet and 1135.95 feet with water discharge of 60,000 cusecs and 45,000 cusecs respectively.

The power demand also declined owing to rainy spell.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011

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