Karachi, July 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Power restoration efforts to major areas across the city continued swiftly after a strong monsoon spell gripped the city. Approximately 500 feeders were affected due to rains, and K-Electric teams restored more than 95% of them by the evening of July 11, 2022.
The Met Department has reported that Karachi received record-breaking rains, which had created an emergency situation in the city due to extreme waterlogging. Areas with waterlogging at dangerous levels were temporarily powered down on account of safety by the utility. Parts of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) remained worse affected by waterlogging as comparatively more rain was recorded in that region.
Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi – CEO K-Electric also visited the power utility’s Load Dispatch Center (LDC) and monitored the power situation across the city. During his visit, he said, “Power supply continues to most part of the city. In some areas, the power supply was temporarily suspended due to the prevalence of kundas or waterlogging, which is being restored as soon as the water is receding to a safe level and safety clearance is received from the team on the grounds. We also thank our consumers for their patience and understanding amid the emergency situation in the city.”
While acknowledging the support from the civic authorities, he further stated, “I am very grateful to the city government for its complete cooperation and support in ensuring drainage of water in areas where we pointed out”. Keeping in view forecasts of more rains ahead, he requested the masses to maintain a safe distance from the electricity infrastructure and be cautious while using electric appliances amid the wet season.
Areas that KE teams restored included Surjani Town 5C-4, Mehran Town sector 6, Nazimabad no. 3 and no. 4, Federal B area block 14 and 15, Gulshan e Iqbal block 5 and 6, Main Saba Avenue, Liaquatabad No. 2 and 3, Manghopir Industrial Area, and various parts of DHA. Furthermore, north Karachi, Johar, Orangi, Zia colony, Musharraf colony, SITE Naurus Chowrangi, Shah Faisal Colony, Mai Kolachi, and PECHS were also among the restored areas.
KE’s field teams were on high alert to normalize the power supply. Urging caution, the utility requested that emergency electricity complaints be routed to 118, while social media platforms and KE live app can be used for further facilitation and support.
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