Govt finally breaks silence on electricity loadshedding, issues apology

Govt finally breaks silence on excessive power loadshedding, apologises amid public outrage

Govt finally breaks silence on electricity loadshedding amid power shortage crisis

April, 15 2026

(Web Desk): The government finally breaks silence on excessive electricity loadshedding as authorities apologise for increased power cuts across the country.

The Power Division said higher load management is due to reduced hydropower availability. The government expressed regret over the extra load management faced by consumers in recent days.

It said the situation was caused by lower water supply for electricity generation. Officials explained that hydropower production dropped sharply during peak night hours. This created pressure on the system and increased the gap between demand and supply.

According to the spokesperson hydropower generation fell by 1,991 megawatts at night. The total shortfall reached around 4,500 megawatts during peak demand hours. He added that overall electricity demand during peak hours was around 18,000 megawatts.

The main reason for the drop was reduced water release from dams. Water distribution is being managed by the Indus River System Authority based on demand levels. Officials said demand is currently lower than last year due to rainfall and harvesting season.

As a result electricity distribution companies carried out slightly more load management than planned. However the Power Division said daytime supply remained stable without any major shortfall. Some companies including Islamabad Electric Supply Company announced up to three hours of morning loadshedding.

This led to complaints from different parts of the country. The government believes the situation will improve in the coming days. It expects higher water release from dams to boost hydropower generation.

Officials also said improved availability of regasified liquefied natural gas RLNG may help ease the power crisis. However no detailed explanation was given about its supply challenges in the global market.

Electricity shortage is mainly linked to water and fuel supply issues. People are facing more load management than expected. The situation may improve if water levels and gas supply increase. But for now consumers will likely continue facing power cuts.