Staff Reporter
Karachi
Karachi, the city of lights, was plunged into darkness after heavy rain caused at least 600 electricity feeders to trip, leading to power outages in several areas of the metropolis.
The areas that had experienced power outages include Surjani Town, Orangi Town, North Karachi, New Karachi, Liaquatabad, Jamshed Quarters, FC Area, Khamosh Colony, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Ahsanabad, Shadman Town, Safoora Goth, FB Area, Power House, parts of Clifton, among others.
Meanwhile, the director Meteorological Department said that a system of clouds has started moving towards the port city from the east. The fifth rain spell in Karachi has brought with it unexpectedly heavier showers than before that have caused severe urban flooding in low-lying areas with nullahs overflowing despite the recent cleanup operations.
In light of rains, Karachi Electric, the city’s sole power provider, has warned citizens to stay away from broken wires, electricity poles, and PMTs.
“Unsafe use of electrical appliances in rain and accumulated water can lead to accidents,” KE added. Rescue workers laboured to assist residents stuck in rain-accumulated water and clear blockages as the fifth spell of the monsoon season continued for the second day in Karachi on Saturday. Edhi volunteers used boats to rescue people stranded in different areas after Friday’s heavy rains as their operation continued late into the night and on Saturday.
