NTDC report says fluctuation in frequency led to massive power breakdown

• NTDC report said breakdown occurred due to fluctuation
• Restoration carried out after 5 in evening
• The massive power breakdown took place on January 23

ISLAMABAD: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has presented the initial report about the massive power breakdown in the country on January 23 that paralysed life in many cities for hours.

The report said that on the morning of January 23, a fluctuation in the frequency took place that resulted in the tripping of the line.

The tripping led to a massive power breakdown in the country.

It is also said that the system of NTDC and K-Electric became non-functional and 11,356 MW of electricity was lost from the system.

Regarding the rehabilitation of the system, the report said that the rehabilitation started immediately in Tarbela, Magala and Warsak.

Tripping occurred several times at these points and at 5 in the evening Mangala’s scrutinized system was activated after which the restoration of power was carried out.

Pertinently, a major electricity breakdown in Pakistan took place on Monday that left the cities with no electricity for hours and paralysed life.

People had to brace for the situation for many hours and in most areas for more than 24 hours.

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