Pakistan electricity shortfall ‘surpasses’ 4,000MW

Add ARY News on GoogleFollow on Google DiscoverImage Credit: NEPRAAAResizeAmid a growing power crisis in Pakistan, temporary load-shedding schedules have been announced for several areas across the country.

The electricity shortfall has exceeded 4,000 megawatts due to the shutdown of several power plants and a decline in hydropower generation. As a result, consumers in both urban and rural areas are experiencing three to four hours of load-shedding.

The situation is reportedly more serious in areas served by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO). According to sources, LESCO’s power shortfall has exceeded 1,000MW, while recent reports indicate that it has reached as high as 1,500MW.

Some areas are reportedly experiencing power outages of nearly one hour after every hour of electricity supply. Sources have warned that consumers could face prolonged power outages over the next few days if the supply situation does not improve.

Meanwhile, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has issued a temporary power shutdown schedule for October 6 in various areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Chakwal due to development and infrastructure work.

The outages are linked to ongoing government development projects, including the construction of flyovers and underpasses, road widening and the relocation of electricity poles.

According to the schedule, several affected feeders will remain shut from 8am to 12pm, including feeders in Rawalpindi Cantonment and Rawalpindi City circles such as Kalyal, Shahpur, Adiala, Khasala, Humayun-I, Dhok Noor, Gulshanabad, Rose Lane, Adiala Jail, Sheghan, Defence Road, Askari 14, PGHS, Summer Zar and Fizaia.

Other affected feeders include Pind Parian, Multi Gardens B-17, Cabinet Division, Sarai Kharbooza, Valley, Sangjani, Shah Allah Ditta, Gulshan-e-Sehat, Paswal, AWT-1 and AWT-4.

Sources said the power situation could improve in the coming days if the currently offline power plants are brought back into operation as expected. However, fuel availability and reduced hydropower generation remain major challenges.

Amid a growing power crisis in Pakistan, temporary load-shedding schedules have been announced for several areas across the country. The electricity shortfall has exceeded 4,000 megawatts due to the shutdown of several power plants and a decline in hydropower generation. As a result, consumers in both urban and rural areas are experiencing three to four […]