Strong gusts and a thunderstorm hit parts of the Punjab province, particularly Lahore, during Thursday night, leading to disruptions and malfunctions across several power distribution circuits in different areas.
The storm, characterized by strong winds and whirling dust, resulted in extensive disruptions to the electrical supply. Across Lahore, numerous feeders malfunctioned because of the storm, leading to blackouts in various areas. Emergency crews were deployed; however, it could take several hours for power to be fully restored.
This occurred mere hours after Islamabad faced a severe windstorm earlier in the day. The outage was caused by issues and trips on 11 kV lines, according to an IESCO representative.
As per the recent report, several 11kV feeders such as those located along Service Road East, Shahdara, Waris Haveli, Chakra, Khanna Road, Charing Cross, and New Race Course have experienced disruptions. Additionally, blackouts were noted in regions supplied by Shams Colony, Dhok Khaba, Wilayat Complex, Koha-la, Murtakot, and Jabi feeders. The organization has requested people to keep away from power lines, utility poles, transformers, and meters for safety reasons. It’s recommended that customers should file separate grievances with their respective local complaint centers or contact the IESCO help line via phone number 118.
Additionally, severe rainfall, hailstorms, and wind storms have been recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat district, causing extensive damage to local crops and fruit orchards.
Additionally, severe rains and gusty winds have been recorded in areas such as Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, and the Khyber district. These conditions have led to fallen trees, toppled electric poles, and displaced solar panels, resulting in power outages. According to the meteorological department, further precipitation is anticipated across the nation; the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has consequently issued a warning about impending dust storms, thunderstorms, and showers affecting multiple parts of the country within the coming hours.
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