Hydel generation below capacity amid low water demand, load management continues: Power Division

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2026) The Power Division on Thursday said that electricity generation from hydel sources remained significantly below capacity due to low water demand from provinces, resulting in continued load management during peak hours.

According to a spokesperson, around 4,950 megawatts of electricity was generated from dams during last night’s peak hours following water releases in line with provincial demand.

He said the total hydel generation capacity stood at about 11,500 megawatts, but current production remained nearly 6,000 megawatts below its potential, primarily due to reduced water demand.

The spokesperson added that around 400 megawatts of electricity from the southern region was successfully transmitted to the central grid, contributing to system stability.

Despite increased demand, power distribution companies carried out load management ranging from two to two-and-a-half hours during peak hours last night.

He clarified tht economic load management on high-loss feeders would continue as per policy and had no connection with peak-time load management.

The spokesperson further said that power plants with a cumulative capacity of 5,500 megawatts operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG) were currently not generating electricity due to fuel shortages.

He added that availability of LNG would help eliminate peak-time load management.

The spokesperson urged consumers to adopt energy conservation practices, particularly during night hours, to better manage rising demand.