A power breakdown early Friday morning left more than 60 per cent areas of Karachi without electricity after light showers were reported in different parts of the city.
The blackout occurred at 7am due to tripping in an extra high tension transmission line, K-Electric (KE) confirmed.
Clifton, North Nazimabad, Gulistan-e-Johar, Federal B Area, North Karachi, Garden, Korangi and Defence were among the affected areas.
However, the company tweeted that “restoration work is underway and most areas have already been energized”.
As unexpected rainfall approaches the city, preparations have begun to meet the possible aftermath. Chances of rainfall on Friday morning were confirmed by the focal person of Karachi’s meteorological office, Abdul Rashid. He said that dusty winds might also blow with normal rains. However, he ruled out the possibility of heavy rainfall, like the kind that happened in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The system from UAE will affect more of Balochistan’s areas,” he said.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Karachi will experience intermittent light rain throughout the day on Friday. The metropolis is expected to experience partly cloudy weather with wind speed of up to 25 knots. The rainy weather is expected to last till Saturday.
