Power shortfall jumps to 3,915 MW

17 May, 2011

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.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011

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