Karachi: Technical fault in Bin Qasim power plant causes major power breakdown
Power has been interrupted to key installations including Airport and CM House
KARACHI (Dunya News) – More than half of Karachi went into dark after central Bin Qasim power plant tripped. The K-Electric officials have no clue when the electricity will be restored.
The tripping of the power plant caused interruption in water supply across the city as well. The pipeline of 72inch radius near Dhabay Ji also burst.
According to details, the electricity supply got suspended from over 30 grid stations and all pumping stations that supply water across the city have also been shut down.
The citizens of Karachi already face multiple challenges including electricity load shedding, heatwave and water shortage, that too, in the fasting month of Ramazan.
The affected areas include Orangi, Baldia, SITE, Liaquatabad, North Nazimabad, Federal B Area, Sarjani, Gulshan Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Johar, Airport, Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Old City Area, Kimarri, and Lyari.
The K-Electric officials said that the Engineers are inspecting the situation, adding that the company cannot give a deadline until when the electricity will be restored.
The electricity supply has been shut down at many key installations including Chief Minister House and the Airport.
