Major power outage hits Karachi: K-Electric issues statement

A statement has been issued by K-Electric regarding the power outage in large parts of Karachi.

According to a spokesperson for K-Electric, complaints of power supply disruption were received from a few limited areas of the city. The temporary outage caused by a minor technical fault has been promptly resolved.

The spokesperson further stated that the power supply in Karachi is normal. However, the restoration of supply in Lasbela and Baldia will take some more time. For further assistance, customers can contact 118 or reach out through social media platforms.

It is worth noting that earlier reports indicated tripping in K-Electric’s extra high tension line, which led to the shutdown of several grid stations and caused a power outage in various parts of the city.

Power outages were reported in Korangi, Lyari, Kharadar, Defence, II Chundrigar Road, SITE Area, North Karachi, North Nazimabad, and Jacob Lines.

Due to tripping in the high-tension line, the following feeders tripped: 49 feeders of Baldia Grid, 33 feeders of Airport Grid, 40 feeders of Garden Grid, 33 feeders of North Karachi Grid, 47 feeders of Jacob Line Grid, 28 feeders of Jail Road Grid, 38 feeders of Orangi Grid, 16 feeders of Mehmoodabad Grid, and 40 feeders of Korangi East Grid.

Additionally, 23 feeders of DHA Grid, 31 feeders of Old Golimar Grid, 33 feeders of Valika Grid, 54 feeders of Defence Grid, 38 feeders of Hawarnabad Grid, 27 feeders of Shadman Grid, and 38 feeders of Clifton Grid also tripped.

Further, 53 feeders of Lalazar and Alandur Grid, 67 feeders of SITE Grid, 24 feeders of Korangi South Grid, 35 feeders of Old Town Grid, and 27 feeders of Creek City Grid experienced tripping.

Due to high-tension line tripping, more than 400 feeders across 23 grid stations in Karachi were affected, according to K-Electric.