Technical fault at Tarbela Dam has reduced hydropower generation to 656 megawatts, intensifying load-shedding in parts of Pakistan.
Rock collapsed during excavation at the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T-5) two days back, causing water to enter a tunnel and the powerhouse area.
Wapda confirmed that all workers were safely evacuated.
According to reports, two generating units remained offline, increasing the power shortfall in Lahore, other parts of Punjab and several regions nationwide.
Lahore residents are facing hours long unscheduled load-shedding, with the electricity deficit in the LESCO network reportedly reaching 800 megawatts.
Meanwhile, the Power Division has directed all electricity distribution companies to immediately announce their load-shedding schedules.
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