Tanzania, Nov. 24 -- Dar es Salaam. Reliance on hydropower sources is affecting electricity generation by Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), resulting in the ongoing power rationing.

Tanesco managing director Maharage Chande said yesterday that actual generation had dropped by between 300MW and 350MW, largely because of reduced hydropower production due to drought.

Out of the total deficit, hydropower alone directly and indirectly accounts for up to 181MW.

The remainder has been occasioned by the servicing of machines at some power stations.

"Having no rain has resulted in a reduction in water flowing into our hydroelectricity dams. Tanesco has thus been unable to serve its customers as expected. We are generating less power ...