On Friday, power shortages added to the suffering of millions of people wilting in a heatwave throughout India and Pakistan, with experts blaming climate change for the early arrival of sweltering summer temperatures. In the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh hundreds of forest fires have broken out in recent weeks, eating up tinder-dry pine … Read more
DONGGUAN/BEIJING. From southern factories hustling to meet Christmas export orders to residents of northern towns panic buying candles, China is suffering widespread power cuts that threaten growth in the world’s second-largest economy and hit global supply chains. A confluence of factors has led to the rolling brownouts in a country where nearly 60 per cent of … Read more
North West England areas are probably to view heavy rain which will move towards northeastwards across much of England on Sunday. The flood might lead to restricted flooding and trouble to transport. Between 12:00 on Sunday 19 and on Sunday 19, heavy rain is predicted. There is a probability that some houses may be damaged … Read more
While unannounced power outages continue for the third day in a row across the country, the government has confirmed a shortage of supply in the system due to technical reasons despite surplus production capacity. According to the report, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) took stern notice of the excessive load shedding and sought … Read more
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) allowed K Electric to charge an average of 26 paise and 10 paise per unit in June and July for additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA). According to the report, the regulator has worked on the FCA’s 7-month (June-December 2020) rate hike and adjustment of monthly increments and deductions … Read more
K Electric has released an official statement after unannounced and prolonged load shedding of electricity in Karachi. According to the details, K Electric officials said that the increase in the intensity of heat has increased the demand due to which the tripping of electricity is continuing. Officials said that load shedding was going on for … Read more
In Lahore, low-lying areas have been inundated due to thunderstorms and torrential rains. According to details, 150 LESCO feeders have also been tripped due to torrential rains, while most of the suburbs have been without power for 27 hours. Feeders in several areas including Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Okara have also been shut down. A … Read more
The Ministry of Water and Power has rejected K-Electric’s (KE) report of not being supplied sufficient fuel to fulfill energy demands of the metropolis. Earlier this week, KE CEO Moonis Alvi during a public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) had said the company’s plants ran out of oil due to … Read more
