Will there be loadshedding during Eidul Adha?

LAHORE: The federal government has decided against carrying loadshedding during Eidul Adha holidays, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

Sources privy to the matter told ARY News that the energy ministry has sought power generation and consumption details from distribution companies.

The decision by the government will provide relief to the masses who are forced to experience extremely hot weather due to prolong power outage as the power distribution companies reporting to observe with a shortfall of 6,300 megawatts (MW).

Sources within the power sector have revealed that the total demand for electricity stands at a staggering 26,900 megawatts, while the overall electricity generation falls significantly short at 20,600 megawatts.

According to reliable sources from the Power Division, the national grid is currently generating a modest 7,900 megawatts of electricity, while the independent power producers (IPPs) are contributing an additional 7,700 megawatts, making up a substantial portion of the country’s electricity supply.

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However, it is worth mentioning here that the electricity generation from nuclear power plants is only reaching 3,130 megawatts, further exacerbating the prevailing crisis.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Zil Hajj moon had been sighted in Pakistan on June 19 and Eidul Azha will fall on June 29 (Thursday).