|
Loadshedding makes life miserable |
|
|
|
News Watch
|
|
Monday, 29 June 2009 |
Karachi/Lahore—Life has become miserable due to unannounced hours-long load shedding despite very hot weather in Karachi.
Routine life of the citizens is being badly affected because of hours long power cut in various parts of the city. Some of the areas including Gadap Town are without electricity since two days. Citizens have demanded from the government to take notice of inefficiency of the KESC and ensure the continued supply of electricity in the city.
Meanwhile, students appearing at exams in Karachi are facing difficulties as they are preparing and solving papers in load-shedding, heat and humidity.
The electricity shortfall faced by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) reached 1,000MW on Friday.
The citizens cried out in protest against the incessant loadshedding, spread over 10 to 16 hours, which coupled with the soaring 45 degrees temperature, stifled life.
The people complained of problems in offering Friday prayers, with neither fans nor loud speakers operational during the congregational prayers. Model Town, Gulberg, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Township and the Walled City faced severe power outages.
Sources in LESCO told Daily Times the shortfall for the company had increased to 1,000MW. They said the demand in the city during the sizzling heat was as high as 3,400MW against a 2,400MW supply. The sources sarcastically said the people should pray for rain and pleasant weather, as that was now the last hope for LESCO to be able to reduce loadshedding.
Increased use: LESCO officials said the huge gap between demand and supply was due to the heat wave. They blamed the increased use of air conditioners (ACs) and other cooling appliances for the forced shutdowns.
“The hot weather has resulted in increased use of ACs, refrigerators, and other appliances. This has caused the demand for electricity to shoot up,” LESCO Public Relations Deputy Director Javed Khan said. Khan insisted that LESCO was only shutting electricity for eight to 10 hours, and said the additional loadshedding was being conducted by the Regional Control Centre (RCC). “The added power outages are for saving the transmission,” he said.
PakObserver
Trackback(0)
|
|
TrackBack URI for this entry
Subscribe to this comment's feed
Show/hide comment form