Many areas in Karachi face hours-long electricity breakdown

KE says power failure is due to tripping of extra high tension lines

KARACHI: The port city plunged into darkness late Saturday night following a power breakdown due to tripping of Extra High Tension lines (EHT).

The power breakdown continued through Sunday afternoon.

Power situation update:
Restoration work completed and power restored to all areas affected by EHT tripping. Any localised faults can be reported via 118 or on our social media platforms.

— KE (@KElectricPk) August 12, 2018

While the Karachi Electric (KE) claimed to have restored power supply in majority areas of Karachi, the residents disputed the statement with users taking to Twitter to express frustration.

No, we still don't have electricity, for last 8 hours.

— Junaid Ahmed Khan (@1992JunaidKhan) August 12, 2018

We don't have electricity since 5AM, I have already complaint three times since morning.

— Ali Ahmed Nadeem (@AliAhmedNadeem) August 12, 2018

The power breakdown came when the metropolis witnessed monsoon spell. The affected areas included Clifton, Defense, Korangi, Bahadurabad, Saddar, Lyari and some pockets in Bin Qasim, Landhi and Garden.

According to KE, power supply was suspended in due a technical fault. “Team are fully mobilised and restoration process,” the electricity authority wrote on its official twitter account.

Power supply to few parts of Karachi is currently affected due to EHT tripping. Teams are fully mobilized & restoration process is underway with few affected areas already restored. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused & thank you for your patience during this time.

— KE (@KElectricPk) August 12, 2018

KE issued the statement after enraged Karachiites sought explanation for delayed power out.

@KElectricPk power outage in north Nazimabad block b since 3am last night. What is wrong, what is being done to rectify and restore power, when can we expect a restoration by? Please don’t bother with an automated response, got enough of those from your helpline/texts

— Kumail Akbar (@smkumailakbar) August 12, 2018

KE - Block 14 along with its adjoining areas is having power outage for last 4+ hours. Please rectify as early as possible. And also confirm that when the power will be restored? Thanks

— Shahzad Ali (@ShahNoorShahzad) August 12, 2018

Reportedly, some areas have been power-less for more than seven hours.

@KElectricPk no power supply since 5.00 am only one Answer ** teams are working in your area** where? When ? Who is working no answer ...high quality of customer service. ..@ImranKhanPTI @Khi_Alerts @OfficialDGISPR

— Khalid Sarwar (@KSarwarQureshi) August 12, 2018

Just a little drizzle in Karachi and the capability of KElectrics is exposed. What if there is some heavy rain? I hope the new govt will definitely put your company accountable too.

— Panday (@ibanday63) August 12, 2018

6.5 hours of no power and counting. Gulzar e Hijri. Metroville 3. Block 2. Near makki masjid / paradise bakery.

— Arif Ahmed (@arifahmed80) August 12, 2018

Since 3 am we have no electricity 😡.nothing is being done except for these lame excuses.
What is going to happen if karachi gets rain?

— falanadhimkana (@fleurdamourpk) August 12, 2018