KARACHI:

The heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruptions of electricity, resulting in extended electricity shutdowns across various areas of the metropolis. Most of K-Electric feeders tripped, affecting neighborhoods such as Korangi, Landhi, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulistan-e-Johar, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Korangi, Gulberg, Bin Qasim, Liaquatabad and Orangi Town. Other areas impacted include DHA Phase VI, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Baldia Town, Mehmoodabad, Manzoor Colony, and Surjani Town.

Due to suspension of electricity, water pumping stations also stopped working, leading to shortage of water in many areas.

Meanwhile, the K-Electric has claimed that despite sustained medium to heavy rainfall across the city and its outskirts, the power supply system has remained largely stable. Over 1,800 of K-Electric’s 2,100+ feeders have continued to operate without interruption on the second day of the rainfall.

At the peak of the downpour, around 300 feeders from KE’s extensive network were temporarily affected. The majority of these were swiftly restored after receiving safety clearance from field teams, who have been working around the clock.

According to the K-Electric spokesperson, “As a safety precaution, KE temporarily suspended power in select low-lying areas and on circuits with a high prevalence of theft through illegal hook (kunda) connections in order to prevent any untoward incidents.”

Dhabeji pumping station

The power supply is disrupted at the Dhabiji pumping station due to a fault in the underground cable.

The KE spokesmen said, “Fault rectification work is being interrupted due to waterlogging in the area. Once the water recedes, the work will be completed, and the supply will be restored.”

The company’s management is also closely coordinating with civic agencies and the city administration to ensure a timely and effective response.