Widespread Power Outages Hit Karachi Amid Moderate Showers

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Pleasant weather on a Tuesday morning in Karachi was short-lived, as the city was hit by moderate showers that triggered widespread power outages, affecting low-lying neighborhoods and even upscale areas like Defence Housing Authority and Clifton. KE spokesperson Imran Rana claimed that the power transmission system was stable, with over 1,910 feeders out of 2,100 providing uninterrupted power supply. However, around 200 feeders experienced temporary outages due to the high rainfall. Residents in DHA Phase 1, who are loadshedding exempt, have been experiencing prolonged power outages lasting several hours, with some areas being without power for three days. The residents have been complaining about the issue to K-Electric, only to receive a response that they are experiencing a 'technical fault'.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 1,910 feeders out of 2,100 in the city provided uninterrupted power supply, according to KE spokesperson Imran Rana.
  • Around 200 feeders experienced temporary outages due to the high rainfall, as per safety protocols, supply was disconnected in low-lying areas to ensure public safety.
  • Residents in DHA Phase 1 have been experiencing prolonged power outages, with some areas being without power for three days.
  • The residents have been complaining about the issue to K-Electric, only to receive a response that they are experiencing a 'technical fault'.
  • It is alleged that the root of the problem are kundas installed by residents from Azam Basti, with some residents even speculating about KE insiders being complicit in the disruption.
  • The residents are urging K-Electric to investigate the problem and resolve the matter urgently, as they are loadshedding exempt areas where people pay all their bills in time.

Statistics:

  • 1,910: Number of feeders providing uninterrupted power supply out of 2,100 in the city, according to KE spokesperson Imran Rana.
  • 200: Number of feeders that experienced temporary outages due to high rainfall.
  • 72 hours: The duration for which some areas in DHA Phase 1 were without power.
  • 4 hours: The duration for which power supply is cut in some areas every night, as per resident complaints.
  • May and June: The months when phase fluctuations started occurring in DHA Phase 1.
  • July: The month when complete blackouts started in DHA Phase 1.

Sources:

  • Karachi Electric spokesperson Imran Rana
  • Residents of DHA Phase 1