Staff correspondent :<\/p>\n
State Minister for Power, \u00a0Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today expressed his hope to solve the current situation of power within the next 10-15 days.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe load shedding went up in the \u00a0recent days due to fuel shortage. The size of power sector has now increased. I know the situation is unbearable,\u201d he briefed the journalists at his ministry .<\/p>\n
Nasrul Hamid said the situation may persist for a couple of weeks, adding \u201cWe expect this problem will be resolved within the next ten to fifteen days as frantic efforts are underway. I am trying to bring coal for the Payra power plant within the shortest possible time .\u201d<\/p>\n
He said temperature has been increased from 38 to 41 degrees Celsius, while the demand for electricity was increased rapidly due to strong heat wave.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were ready to supply uninterrupted power \u00a0with the existing reserve. Though we are not going for \u00a0scheduled load shedding. but \u00a0there are \u00a0load shedding in some areas,\u201d the state minister said.<\/p>\n
He said the present electricity shortage \u00a0is temporary, adding, \u201cThere is nothing to be worried about uninterrupted power supply. We are trying to present better position of power before the consumers from this situation in a couple \u00a0 weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nasrul Hamid said around 2,500 MW \u00a0of power \u00a0load shedding \u00a0takes place per day \u00a0 adding that \u00a0\u201cEfforts are being made to reduce load shade gradually and the problem will soon be resolved , as everything is under controlled,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He said power plants were ready for operation after commissioning adequate coal \u00a0without delay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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