ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Iesco Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan has said that field formations have been put on high alert due to the forecast of monsoon rains by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The primary objective of Iesco is to ensure the power supply remains uninterrupted and that any faults in the system are cleared promptly.

To achieve this, measures have been taken to enable direct monitoring of power supply and faults from the control room at the central and circle level. Additionally, the availability of officers has been ensured to address any issues that may arise.

CEO Iesco further said that customers are advised to maintain a proper distance from electrical wires, poles, transformers, and other electrical installations during rainfall. It is recommended to avoid touching electrical equipment when the body and hands are wet. Properly fix any faulty wiring and never leave electrical equipment on standby. It is also advised not to iron clothes with bare feet, avoid using metal wire to hang clothes, and refrain from touching broken electrical wires.

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