Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- A large-scale power supply shortage has occurred in the national grid due to mechanical failures and coal shortages, resulting in a sudden spike in load shedding across the country. According to the latest hourly electricity generation and demand data, more than 1,300 megawatts of load shedding occurred by 9 PM on Tuesday, sources said.

Such a load shedding might cause harms to the Aman paddy cultivation as pumping water is very crucial in this time.

Besides, people also suffer lots from the load shedding due to scorching hot weather prevailing across the country.

A reliable source from the Power Division said it may take two to three days for the situation to improve.

Experts blamed apathies of the concern authorit...