PESHAWAR
The heavy rainfall has disrupted electricity supply to 148 feeders across the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) region.
According to PESCO spokesperson here Tuesday, the torrential rain has continued over the past 12 hours in Peshawar, Khyber, Mardan, Swabi, and Swat, affecting the power distribution network.
The spokesperson said that 71 feeders in the Peshawar Circle, 22 in Mardan, 33 in Khyber, 12 in Swabi, and 10 in the Swat affected.
In Peshawar, power outages have been reported in Gulberg, University Town, Cantt, Warsak, and Shabqadar areas.
The continuous rainfall has made restoration work difficult. However, PESCO teams worked throughout the night and successfully restored electricity to 42 affected feeders.
Power restoration efforts are being monitored directly from the PESCO Control Room, the spokesperson added.
PESCO Chief Akhtar Hameed Khan has directed all operational teams to remain on high alert and ensure the earliest possible restoration of electricity.
On the chief’s instructions, all necessary equipment has been provided to operational teams to expedite restoration work.
He also instructed field staff to exercise special caution while working in the rain and strictly follow all safety protocols.
