Since the Country is heading towards Summer, it believed that it might be plunged into darkness for hours again in months to follow.
Though even in the Winter Season – when the electricity demand falls considerably – announced or unannounced load shedding yet remains a routine occurrence in the Country but the situation worsens with the arrival of Summer.
The reasons for hours-long power breakdown are multifaceted ranging from the insufficient power generation to weather or technical issues caused by infrastructure development.
In January 2023, almost the entire Country suffered constant power outages for hours and hours after the national grid’s system frequency dropped. However, after a great deal of inconvenience suffered by the people all over the Country, 1,112 grid stations – responsible for transmitting and distributing electrical power from power generation sources to consumers – restored and the normalcy in life returned.
Main reasons load shedding:
- Insufficient Power Generation
- Transmission and Distribution Losses
- Unpaid Bills and Circular Debt
- Weather Conditions
- Technical Issues and Maintenance
Power Shutdown Schedule for March 2023 for Lahore Division
According to the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), the power supply will remain suspended from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm in various areas of Lahore, Okara, Sheikhupura and, Kasur in Lahore division from March 1 to 18, 2023.
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The LESCO described the maintenance work on 11 KV Feeders, shifting of high & low tension lines and transformers, installation of new connections, tree trimming, replacement of deteriorated poles, and annual maintenance in various areas of Lahore as the reasons for the power suspension.
