As a heatwave sweeps the country increasing demand for power, a new report says a more resilient network could also contribute $300m to the economy
People leaving mosque in Islamabad last week, as a forest fire burns behind them. Parts of Pakistan have reached 49C.People leaving mosque in Islamabad last week, as a forest fire burns behind them. Parts of Pakistan have reached 49C.
Abdullah Fadil, Unicef’s representative in Pakistan, said: “Children depend on schools, health centres and safe drinking water for their survival, yet these facilities often don’t have the electricity supply to function optimally. As the current heatwave grips the country, electricity needs have skyrocketed leading to shortfalls that can endanger children’s health.
The report’s authors said “resilient energy” meant a reliable, flexible, accessible and quality power supply that can withstand grid outages and floods. More resilient energy across health, education and water services can also bring substantial gains for children and return triple the investment, Unicef said.The climate crisis is taking a serious toll on power generation and the distribution of energy in Pakistan. In 2022,with more than double the usual rainfall for the month.
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