Lahore residents experiencing six-hour load-shedding during winter

LAHORE: Lahore residents are experiencing six hours of electricity load shedding despite the winter season, due to decline in electricity production.

According to Lahore News, power distribution companies have issued load-shedding schedules, mandating a daily 6-hour power outage.

The current power shortfall stands at 4,000 megawatts, primarily stemming from a 90 per cent reduction in electricity production due to water scarcity in rivers and power plant maintenance.

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Notably, electricity generation from the Tarbela Dam has plummeted to a mere 500 megawatts. The overall electricity production now hovers at 9,000 megawatts, significantly falling short of the demand, which stands at 13,500 megawatts.