Karachi: January 22, 2022: As the strong and gusty winds continue to blow in the port city which started from Friday, K-Electric ensured that the power supply to the city and its adjoining areas remain stable and uninterrupted.
K-Electric’s Director Communications Imran Rana commented, “Our systems remained predominantly intact as strong gusts of wind continued to batter the city with different intervals at the speed of 36-45 km/h for two days. We ensured that the city is provided with safe and reliable power supply without any interruption. However, in areas where theft and kundas were prevalent, a few feeders were temporarily shut down on Friday out of caution owing to safety hazards in these areas which were swiftly restored after receiving clearance from the on-ground teams.”
In an unfortunate turn of events, an electrocution case was also reported in Defence Phase 6 on Saturday. Findings revealed that the incident occurred when the victim who was apparently a thief, tried to steal copper wires from a Pole-Mounted Transformer (PMT) and received electric shock as a result.
Cognizant of the ongoing intensified weather, KE strongly urged citizens to exercise caution and keep a safe distance from Billboards, streetlight poles, trees, broken wires, TV and internet cables.
The utility company also remained available 24/7 for any queries or complaints via its WhatsApp number +92-348-0000118, 118 call center, SMS service 8119, KE Live App, and social media platforms.