Power outages intensify as energy shortfall surpasses 6,500 megawatts

Amid scorching heatwave conditions, the prolonged power cuts have aggravated the misery of citizens, exacerbating the energy shortfall, which now exceeds 6,500 megawatts. 

According to sources from the Power Division, the country’s total electricity production stands at 20,402MW, while the demand has surged to 27,000MW.

Presently, private sector plants contribute 8,900MW of electricity, and hydropower accounts for 6,200MW.

Additionally, nuclear power plants generate 3,164MW, government thermal plants produce 956MW, and wind projects contribute 1,245MW, as per the sources.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted pre-monsoon rains accompanied by dust thunderstorms in the central and upper regions of the country.

It is expected that the heatwave conditions will alleviate starting from June 25.