Power Shortfall Recedes To 5500 MW Due To Monsoon, Vacations.

The power shortfall in the country has receded to 5500 megawatts due to monsoon and vacations, power division sources said.

According to the power division sources, the electricity demand in the country is 27,500 megawatts while the supply is 22,000 megawatts. The electricity quote of LESCO is 4,000 megawatts while the demand is 4200 megawatts.

LESCO sources say that load-shedding of 2-4 hours prevails in rural and urban areas of Lahore. Neelum Jehlum and Gaddu Shewal powerplants are still un-operational.

The power shortfall is being caused by a shortage of gas, coal and oil to produce electricity.

On July 30, the power shortfall in the country increased to 6,200 megawatts, the demand was 28,600 while the supply lagged at 22,400 megawatts.

According to the National Transmission...