Karachi faces power outages after heavy rains trip 600 KE feeders

KARACHI: Several areas of the metropolis plunged into darkness after heavy rains caused at least 600 electricity feeders to trip, leading to power outages.

According to details, the areas that are facing power outages include Surjani Town, Orangi Town, North Karachi, Liaquatabad, Jamshed Quarters, FC Area, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Safoora Goth, FB Area, among others.

Several reports informed that FB Area’s block nine has been facing a power outage from the past five hours. Heavy rains have caused disturbances to the citizens of the metropolis.

Meanwhile, rescue workers laboured to assist residents stuck in rain-accumulated water and clear blockages. Rescue officials used boats to rescue people stranded in different areas after.

Pakistan Army soldiers also took part in the rescue work, helping residents wade through rainwater and removing obstructions in flooded areas.  However, no deaths were immediately reported today (Saturday).

A meeting of the coordination committee of the federal and Sindh governments regarding Karachi’s situation was also held to review efforts to clean the city’s stormwater drains. The meeting decided to remove encroachments in order to clear blockages in the nullahs.

On the other hand, the director Meteorological Department informed that the rain-bearing system is currently looming over Karachi’s southeast district.

Earlier on Friday, at least seven people were killed in rain-related incidents across the metropolis as the latest monsoon spell struck the city.