Shangla faces heavy load-shedding despite producing 85MW power
Unannounced power outages lasting over five hours daily disrupt trade and home life in Shangla despite the district producing 85MW of hydroelectric power.
Shangla faces daily power cuts exceeding five hours, severely disrupting small businesses and routine life.
The district generates over 85MW of hydroelectricity for the national grid, but its local demand is only 4.5 to 6.5MW.
Major dam construction has disrupted local water flows, making traditional watermills and small hydropower stations non-functional.
Local trade groups and public representatives have called on the energy ministry and power authorities for immediate relief.