Jamshoro's 500KV high transmission line trips again
At least 76 grid stations of Hesco have become non-functional.
JAMSHORO (Dunya News) – In another major power breakdown in Sindh, 500KV transmission line in Jamshoro tripped once again on Tuesday.
At least 76 grid stations of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) became non-functional as a result of which power cut was witnessed in 13 districts including Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allah Yar, Mirpur Khas, Thatta and Sajawal. The breakdown forced people to have their third Sehri too in blackout.
This is the second major breakdown in three days. Water availability has also been affected by the power cut as several areas are facing a suspension creating numerous difficulties for the people.
The situation continues to persist from the first day of Ramazan depriving Karachiites of power and water in both Sehr and Iftar timings.
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Hesco spokesperson says that the transmission line tripped due to humidity and will be restored soon as the work is in progress.
Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah wrote a letter to Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif over the issue of load shedding. The letter stated that 13 districts of rural Sindh and half of Karachi plunged into darkness after the 500 KV Hubco-Jamshoro transmission line tripped at around 2:15 am on Sunday, and the power is yet to be fully restored.
Sindh CM urged Khawaja Asif to take all possible measures to rectify the faults in the 500 KV transmission line so that electricity may be restored in the affected areas of Sindh. He also requested the federal minister to reduce the load shedding hours to minimum level, at least during Ramazan, and to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Sehri and Iftar. A reference of the email was also given in the letter that was sent on May 24.
On the other hand, provincial minister Nasir Shah has said that Sindh is being treated unfairly regarding electricity matter. The ministers of Sindh also reminded federal government of its promise to not conduct load shedding during Ramazan.
