Power cuts grabbed karachi as urban floods inhibit the restoration effort

Power cuts were reported across several parts of Karachi in the midst of heavy rain since Tuesday morning, with many areas still thrown into darkness, leaving Netizen’s frustrated as they struggle with daily disturbances and limited access to important services.

At least seven people were reported on dead heavy monsoon rains beaten the city, flooded neighborhoods, paralyzed traffic and knocked power out and caused the mayor to enforce a rain emergency.

Spokesman for K-Electric (KE) said Karachi’s drainage system was overwhelmed by precipitation, who far exceeded its designed capacity, resulting in urban areas over the flood of the city and complicated power restoration work in several localities.

In a statement, the tool claimed that its distribution system remains stable, but added that the security of life and property and the prevention of accidents remains the highest priority. “At present, more than 1,285 of the city’s 2,100 feed are operational,” the spokesman said, noting that delivery of recovery continues where the conditions allow.

KE said that standing rainwater in different areas continues to prevent restoration efforts as safety preparations are required before earth teams can start working. “As soon as the water level disappears and safety is confirmed by teams on the ground, restoration work resumes in the affected areas,” the spokesman added.

Strømforsyning er hidtil blevet gendannet på flere områder, herunder Gol Market, Nazimabad C-3 og 3D, Metroville, Orangi nr. 5, Federal B-områdets blokke 7 og 9, Machhar Colony, North Karachi Sectors 8, 9, 11a og 11b, Pak Colony, Eidgah Ground, Moosa Colony, FC Area, Punjab Colony, Clifton Block 5, PNS Jo 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 Faisal Colony No. 2, Surjani, P&T Colony and Anchholi, according to the spo-person.

Other areas where the power is recovered includes Sir Syed Road, Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Pechs Blocks 2 and 3, Abdullah Haroon Road, Gharibabad, Furniture Market, Pib Colony, Nafeesabad, Iqbal Colony, North Nazimabad Blocks J, S and T, Gulistan-E-Jauhar 9, Saadi, and Manzo.

Residents have been asked to report electricity-related emergencies by calling 118, while the tool has reminded the public that it can also be contacted via social media platforms, KE Whatsapp Service, 118 Helpline and KE Live app.