Water and Power Development Authority has revealed that Tarbela Dam supplied 586 billion units of low-cost electricity and released more than 419 million acre-feet of water for irrigation during the last 50 years. According to Wapda, the mega hydropower project generated economic benefits worth nearly $460 billion for Pakistan since beginning operations in 1974. Officials […]
Tarbela Dam
Tarbela dam water level reaches dead level, power generation declines
The water level at Tarbela Dam has reached its dead level of 1,402 feet, causing a significant decline in power generation. This has led to the shutdown of 12 out of 17 power generation units at the dam’s power station. As a result, only five units are currently operational. The inflow and outflow of water […]
Drought alert: Pakistan’s major dams running dry
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has warned Punjab and Sindh of a severe water shortage of up to 35%, as Tarbela and Mangla reservoirs approach their dead levels. This crisis raises concerns over irrigation supplies, especially during the critical final phase of the Rabi crop season. According to Irsa’s Director of Regulation, Khalid Idrees […]
Load shedding – both announced or otherwise – hits hard sweltering country
LAHORE: Power crisis throughout the country is reaching severe levels. With electricity being suspended for several hours in the city, the situation in villages is indescribable. People have been affected due to the prolonged power outages in the hot weather. Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar along with other cities are currently facing prolonged hours of load shedding. […]