Pakistan

Power shortfall jumps 2,500 MW

Published April 25, 2014 Updated April 25, 2014 07:53am

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By Parvez Jabri

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ISLAMABAD: The power shortfall in the country again surged to 2,500 MW as the total generation on Friday was recorded at 10,200 MW against the demand of 12,700 MW at 0900 hours.

According to daily data released by National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC), the hydel generation stood at 3,445 MW, Thermal 985, Independent Power Producers (IPPs) 5,810 MW and Wind 40 MW.

The hydel generation has significantly increased owing to more water discharge from Tarbela and Mangla dams and stood at 3,445 MW.

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