Another day, another power breakdown in Karachi

The K-Electric restored electricity in several areas of Karachi hours after the city was hit by yet another a major power breakdown on early Monday, while the remaining areas are gradually getting back electricity.

The KE wrote on its Twitter handle that power in some of the affected areas including Defence, Korangi, Garden, Shah Faisal and Gulshan, has been restored while restoration efforts are underway in other areas affected. The power utility continued saying that the power outage in the metropolitan was expected to improve within the next three to four hours.

Karachi Power Update: (2/2)
Restoration efforts are underway with some affected areas already back online. Power situation in the city is expected to improve significantly in the next 3 to 4 hours. We request your cooperation during this time & sincerely regret the inconvenience.

— KE (@KElectricPk) November 12, 2018

According to the KE, the city was facing power outage due to the tripping of 500 kV transmission line connecting KE to the National Grid.

Karachi Power Update: (1/2)
The 500 kV transmission line connecting KE to the National Grid has tripped. This has had a rollover effect on Karachi's electric supply due to which various parts of the city are experiencing an Outage.

— KE (@KElectricPk) November 12, 2018

The city was plunged into darkness in the early hours of the morning. The areas affected include Gulistan-Jauhar, KDA, Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Nazimabad, North Karachi and Garden. This black out proved to be difficult for the children and the people going to their respective work places. This is the fourth power outage in the port city since October.