The city of Karachi in Pakistan experienced a significant power outage due to a technical fault in a high tension transmission cable, resulting in multiple grid stations tripping. According to ARY News, around 40% of Karachi was without electricity as a result of the outage. It is important for the authorities to quickly identify and fix the fault to restore power to the affected areas, as power outages can cause disruption to daily life and businesses.
Earlier in January as well, a severe power breakdown hit Pakistan due to frequency fluctuation in the national grid, had left Karachi in the dark.
Then, North Nazimabad, New Karachi, North Karachi, Liaquatabad, Clifton, Korangi, Orangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Saddar, Old City Area, Landhi, Gulisan-e-Jauhar, Malir, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Site Industrial Zone, Pak Colony, Shah Faisal Colony and Model Colony were impacted.
