Thursday, March 19, 2009

Six to eight hours load shedding announced



LAHORE :According to Wapda press release IRSA reduce water releases from Tarbela and Mangla Reservoirs will result in reduction of hydro-power generation to the extent of 1200 MW to 1500 MW during different times of the day.

In view of the above situation, Pepco announced load shedding in urban and rural areas will be kept to a maximum of 06 Hrs and 08 Hrs respectively, which will be managed by the DISCOs in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

The DISCOs will consult/interact with industry to fix their load shedding hours/timing while considering their convenience and constraints of the Sector.

DISCOs have also been required to issue their respective load management schedules today.

PEPCO spokesperson has requested the valued customers to reduce ostentatious use of electricity and adopt all possible conservation measures.

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