KARACHI: Power was restored in many parts of the city on Monday morning after a major breakdown as a transmission line of the national grid tripped.
K Electric took to the Twitter to inform the citizens and said, “Partial supply from national grid has resumed and restoration of power supply to affected areas is progressing swiftly. Supply to parts of Korangi, Garden, Jacob Line, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan, Defence, Gizri and Landhi has started.”
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Karachi Power Update: (1/2)
Partial supply from national grid has resumed and restoration of power supply to affected areas is progressing swiftly. Supply to parts of Korangi, Garden, Jacobline, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan, Defense, Gizri and Landhi has started.— KE (@KElectricPk) November 12, 2018
In another Tweet, the company further informed, “Full restoration is expected to be achieved over the next few hours.”
Karachi Power Update: (2/2)
Full restoration is expected to be achieved over the next few hours. We are grateful for your cooperation, patience and understanding during this time and sincerely regret the inconvenience.— KE (@KElectricPk) November 12, 2018
Earlier this morning, a major power outage hit the city as the 500 kV transmission line connecting KE to the national grid tripped.
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This has had a rollover effect on Karachi’s electric supply due to which various parts of the city are experiencing an outage, KE added.
Karachi Power Update: (1/2)
The 500 kV transmission line connecting KE to the National Grid has tripped. This has had a rollover effect on Karachi's electric supply due to which various parts of the city are experiencing an Outage.— KE (@KElectricPk) November 12, 2018
Areas affected by the power outage include Clifton, Gulistan-e-Johar, North Nazimabad, Jahangir Road, FB Area, Malir, PECHS, Garden, Buffer Zone, Nazimabad and Gulshan-e-Hadeed.
