As the heat intensified across the country, the duration of unannounced load shedding became longer. The duration of unannounced load shedding in several major cities, including Lahore, is about 8 hours, while in rural areas it is much longer. Is .
According to private TV, the duration of load shedding in urban areas of Chaman is about 18 hours while in rural areas the load shedding has reached 20 hours, which has increased the hardships of heat-stricken people.
Due to load shedding in Chaman, the citizens have longed for a drop of water due to non-operation of water motors along with wings. People in urban areas of Peshawar are also worried about power outages.
According to a Casco spokesperson, load shedding is taking place due to increase in demand and decrease in supply.