Major power breakdown hits Karachi, other 12 districts in Sindh
70 percent areas of Karachi and Mirpur Khas are still deprived of electricity.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – A major breakdown of electricity was observed in 13 districts of Sindh including Karachi and Hyderabad during the first Sehri on Sunday, and 76 grid stations are still tripped.
70 percent areas of Karachi and Mirpur Khas are deprived of electricity. The power was interrupted in Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro and other districts of Sindh due to Extra High Tension tripping in Jamshoro 500 KV line at 03:00 AM.
The current power interruption is due to Extra High Tension tripping in Jamshoro 500 KV line. pic.twitter.com/bTAUND4RuE
— KE (@KElectricPk) May 27, 2017
Electricity in Orangi Town, Baldia Town, Surjani Town, Gulistan-e-Johar, Malir, Landhi, Korangi Town, Liaquatabad, Buffer Zone, Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Karachi, Scheme 33 and some areas of old city could still not be restored even after hours.
Furthermore, the supply of 12 crore gallons of water was also affected due to four-hour power outages at water pumping stations.
