Electricity failures adhere to Karachi while urban floods hinder restoration efforts

Current breakdowns have been reported in several parts of Karachi in the midst of strong precipitation since Tuesday morning, many areas have always been plunged into darkness, leaving frustrated internet users while they are confused with daily disturbances and limited access to essential services.

At least seven people have been reported against the dead molte rains defeated the city, flooding the neighborhoods, paralyzing traffic and eliminating electricity, which prompted the mayor to enforce a rain emergency.

K-Electric spokesperson (KE) said that Karachi’s drainage system was overwhelmed by precipitation that far exceeded its designed capacity, causing urban floods across the city and complicating energy restoration work in several localities.

In a press release, the public service said that its distribution system remains stable, but added that the security of life and goods and accident prevention remain absolute priority. “Currently, more than 1,285 of the city’s 2,100 feeders are operational,” said the spokesperson, noting that the restoration of the supply continues where the conditions allow.

Ke said that rainy water standing in various regions continues to hinder restoration efforts, as safety authorizations are needed before the ground teams can start working. “As soon as the water levels are retreating and security is confirmed by the fields on the ground, the restoration work resumes in the affected areas,” added the spokesperson.

Power Supply has so far been restored in Several Areas, Including Gol Market, Nazimabad C-3 and 3D, Metroville, Orangi no 5, Federal B Area Blocks 7 and 9, Machhar Colony, North Karachi Sectors 8, 9, 11a and 11b, Pak Colony, Eidgah Ground, Moosa Colony, FC Area, Punjab Colony, Clifton Block 5, PNS Johar, Khudadad Colony, Shahnawaz Bhutto Colony, Shah Faisal Mohalla and Mujeeb Goth.

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In addition, electricity has also been restored in Khayaban-E-Bukhari, Muhafiz, Rahat, Shujat, Rahat Commercial, Clifton Blocks 2 and 3, Shah Faith Colony No 2, Surjani, P&T Colony and Ancholi, according to the spokesperson.

The other areas where the power has been restored includes Sir Syed Road, Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Pechs Blocks 2 and 3, Abdullah Haroon Road, Gharibabad, Furniture Market, Pib Colony, Nafeesabad, Iqbal Colony, Nazimabad Blocks J, S and T, Gulistan-E-Jauhar Blocks 5, 6 and 9, Saadi Tigh and Manzoor.

It was invited to residents to report emergencies related to electricity by making up 118, while the public service reminded the public that it can also be contacted via social media platforms, Ke Whatsapp Service, 118 Helpline and the Ke Live application.