Breakdown leaves parts of Karachi without power

KE says extra high tension transmission line tripped

KARACHI: A power breakdown early Friday morning left half of Karachi without electricity after light showers were reported in different parts of the metropolis.

The fault which occurred at 7:00am, was caused by tripping in an extra high tension transmission line, K-Electric (KE) confirmed.



"It may take a few hours to restore power in affected areas," a spokesperson for KE told The Express Tribune.

According to KE sources, repair work has begun to normalise all affected grid stations. "Over 50 per cent of the grid stations were affected by tripping in EHT line," the spokesperson added.

The current power disruption is caused by EHT tripping, normalisation already underway. pic.twitter.com/mD8YZfw0m9

— KE (@KElectricPk) March 11, 2016

"Restoration work is underway and most areas have already been energised," the company tweeted.

The current power disruption is caused by EHT tripping, normalisation already underway. pic.twitter.com/mD8YZfw0m9

— KE (@KElectricPk) March 11, 2016

Clifton, North Nazimabad, Gulistan-e-Johar, Federal B Area, North Karachi, Garden, Korangi & Defence were among the affected areas.

Residents took to Twitter to inquire about the breakdown as the estimated time for the power to be restored remained unknown.

https://twitter.com/sherytheketchup/status/708140217518186498

https://twitter.com/RafayHere/status/708135056150274049

No #Electricity in #PECHS and #KAECHS since 7:15am. @kelectric #Kelectric

— Qaiser (@Kali_Ghata) March 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/magondalsahib/status/708142744120774656

#KElectric massive power failiure in entire karachi

— Mohammad Anjarwala (@Anjarwala) March 11, 2016

As unexpected rainfall approaches the city, preparations have begun to meet the possible aftermath. Chances of rainfall on Friday morning were confirmed by the focal person of Karachi’s meteorological office, Abdul Rashid. He said that dusty winds might also blow with normal rains. However, he ruled out the possibility of heavy rainfall, like the kind that happened in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The system from UAE will affect more of Balochistan’s areas,” he said.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Karachi will experience intermittent light rain throughout the day on Friday. The metropolis is expected to experience partly cloudy weather with wind speed of up to 25 knots. The rainy weather is expected to last till Saturday.