NJHP to halt output for inspection

LAHORE: The Neelum Jhelum Hydel Power Station (NJHP) in the northern region of Azad Kashmir will stop electricity generation from Jan. 10 for inspection of its 3.5 kilometer long tailrace tunnel, a statement said on Friday.

The low water flows in the rivers during low-flow season is considered to be ideal for inspection of hydel power stations, therefore, inspection of many hydel power stations is carried out during this period, Wapda said.

Neelum Jhelum Hydel Power Station on average will generate 90 megawatt (MW) of electricity during the month of January. The closure of Neelum Jhelum Hydel Power Station due to inspection of tailrace tunnel, will impact only 90 MW hydel share to the National Grid.``