The electricity shortfall in the country has crossed 7,000 MW mark by reaching 7,365 MW, with total generation hovering around 19,135 MW and demand at 26,500 MW, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

According to the power division sources, 4,622 MW of electricity is being generated from water, whereas, the government’s thermal plants are generating 1,134 MW of electricity.

The total electricity generation of private sector power plants is 9,377 MW, according to the sources, whereas, 1,415 MW of electricity is being generated from wind power plants and 113 MW from solar plants.

The Bagasse-based power plants are generating 190 MW of electricity while 2,284 MW of electricity is being generated from nuclear fuel.

Loadshedding of up to 16 hours is being carried out in different parts of the country.

Loadshedding is also being carried out in Islamabad for 8 to 10 hours.

The duration of loadshedding is longer in areas with high losses.

Reporter: Awais Kiyani