Karachi faces major power, gas crisis as rain disrupts systems

KARACHI: K-Electric and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) systems in Karachi are severely affected after heavy rainfall, with widespread outages reported across the city, ARY News reported.

More than 700 feeders of K-Electric are currently tripped as rain continues in Karachi, while water accumulation in substations is also disrupting supply, leaving several areas without electricity for hours. Power failures are also being reported due to damaged wires and faulty PMTs.

Multiple areas, including Sultanabad, Landhi, Korangi, Saudabad, and Shah Faisal are facing electricity outages. Other affected localities in Karachi include Kathore, Gadap, Orangi Town, Manghopir, and SITE Area.

Residents in New Karachi, Surjani, Garden, and Korangi are also without power, while outages are reported in Scheme 33, FB Area, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and Malir.

In addition, Sher Shah, Baldia, Ittehad Town, and Moach Goth are also experiencing electricity disruptions amid the ongoing rain in Karachi.

Gas supply in parts of Karachi is also been disrupted since 1 pm, adding to public inconvenience. Low gas pressure and outages are affecting households, hotel operators, and industrial areas across the city.

Sources say the SSGC system is under strain due to reduced gas availability, leading to supply interruptions in the city as both the electricity and gas systems remain affected.

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Various parts of Karachi received moderate to heavy rainfall, with significant differences recorded across multiple areas, according to the Met Office.

Nazimabad recorded the highest rainfall in Karachi at 69.9mm. Other areas also saw substantial rain, including Keamari with 56mm, Saadi Town with 48mm, and Gulistan-e-Johar with 44.2mm.

Bahria Town recorded 43.5mm of rainfall, while Orangi Town received 39.4mm. Gulshan-e-Maymar recorded 36mm, while both Jinnah Terminal and Surjani Town recorded 35mm each.

Further rainfall was recorded in DHA (33mm), Old Airport (32.6mm), and Shahrah-e-Faisal (30.4mm).

Meanwhile, Mauripur recorded 29mm, North Karachi 28.8mm, Korangi 18.2mm, and Gulshan-e-Hadeed received 17mm of rainfall.