Power shortfall jumps to 2,796 MW

ISLAMABAD (APP) The electricity shortfall in the country on Sunday again soared to 2,796 MW from 1,908 MW as the total power generation was recorded as 13,419 MW against the demand of 16,215 MW during the last 24 hours. The hydel generation stood at 6,664 MW, WAPDA thermal 1,496 MW, IPPs 5,137 MW and Renal 124 MW. As many as 690 MW was supplied to Karachi Electric Supply Company(KESC), the report further said. The hydel generation witnessed sharp increase and stood at 6,664 MW owing to attaining maximum water conservation level by Tarbela and Mangla dams.

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