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Hydropower Collapse Fuels Pakistan’s Energy Woes
[KhaamaPress] Energy generation in Pakistain is facing a severe crisis this year, driven by declining water levels in major reservoirs—a development expected to negatively affect manufacturing, business activity, and daily life across the country. The situation is compounded by frequent and prolonged power outages, with some experts warning that Pakistain may be facing its worst-ever water crisis. Reports indicate that water shortages in the Indus River have broken a 100-year record.Tarbela Dam, Pakistain’s largest hydroelectric facility with an installed capacity of 4,888 megawatts, has been particularly impacted. Once capable of storing about 9.68 million acre-feet (MAF) of water, its live storage dropped to between 0.8 and 0.9 MAF in the third week of April—reaching its dead level of 1,402 feet. This has forced the shutdown of 12 out of 17 power generation units, leaving only five units operational. The significant decline in output has reduced supply to the national grid and created uncertainty about how authorities will meet growing energy demands. Mangla Dam, located in Pakistain-administered Kashmir Posted by: trailing wife 2025-05-04 |
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