Technical Fault Shuts Down Two Tarbela Power Units, Worsens Electricity Shortfall

TARBELA: Technical faults in the Tarbela and Mangla hydropower systems have reduced electricity availability, with two generating units at Tarbela shutting down, leading to an increase in power shortages across Lahore, Punjab and several other parts of the country.

According to sources, the reduced power generation has increased the electricity shortfall in the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) distribution network to 800 megawatts.

Residents of Lahore are facing up to four hours of unannounced load-shedding during evening hours, causing considerable inconvenience to consumers.

The unexpected power outages have sparked concerns among citizens, while the Ministry of Energy has directed all power distribution companies to issue proper load-shedding schedules.

The technical faults in the hydropower system have further aggravated the electricity supply situation in various parts of the country.