Rainfall Causes Widespread Power Disruptions Across PESCO Region
Heavy rainfall on Thursday led to significant power supply disruptions affecting 35 feeders across various parts of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) region. The breakdown has impacted multiple districts, causing inconvenience to residents and businesses in the affected areas.
Breakdown Distribution Across Districts
According to an official spokesperson from PESCO, the power disruptions were not evenly distributed but concentrated in specific regions. The detailed breakdown reveals the following feeder outages:
- Peshawar District: 14 feeders affected
- Khyber District: 11 feeders affected
- Bannu District: 5 feeders affected
- Dera Ismail Khan District: 3 feeders affected
- Mardan District: 2 feeders affected
The spokesperson emphasized that despite these disruptions, electricity supply on all remaining feeders throughout the PESCO network continues to function normally. This clarification aims to reassure residents in unaffected areas that the power situation remains stable in most parts of the region.
Immediate Restoration Efforts Underway
In response to the widespread disruptions, Chief Executive Officer of PESCO, Akhtar Hamid Khan, has taken immediate action. He has directed all operational teams to prioritize the restoration of power on the affected feeders. The directive emphasizes the urgency of the situation, particularly given the ongoing rainfall and its potential to exacerbate the power issues.
The operational teams are working diligently to identify the specific causes of the breakdowns, which likely include weather-related damage to infrastructure such as fallen trees on power lines, transformer issues, or other technical faults caused by the heavy rain. Their efforts are focused on minimizing the duration of the outages and restoring normalcy as quickly as possible.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of power infrastructure to adverse weather conditions, particularly during the monsoon season. PESCO's response demonstrates their commitment to maintaining reliable electricity supply despite challenging environmental factors. Residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise patience while restoration work continues and to report any additional issues to PESCO's customer service channels.
