KARACHI, 23 March 2023: Scattered showers lashed various parts of Karachi on Thursday, K-Electric ensured the power supply to the city remained stable.
During today’s rain, the maximum number of feeders affected due to rain were approximately 200 of more than 2000 feeders within KE’s network. Power supply on majority of the feeders was temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure in areas where prevalence of kundas could pose a safety hazard for the consumers. Power supply to these areas was immediately restored after receiving clearance from ground teams.
KE’s Spokesperson while said ‘’The overall power supply situation in the largest metropolis of Karachi remained stable. In the low lying areas of the city the power supply is suspended as a precautionary measure and the same is restored after receiving clearance from the ground teams. K-Electric’s staff is on ground and is carefully monitoring the situation and also making efforts to provide maximum facilitation. Customers are requested to avoid using water machines and other equipment lying in stagnant water during rain.
Spokesperson further stated, “Our social media platforms and KE Live App are the fastest way for customers to stay connected. Emergency electricity complaints creating safety hazards however, should be reported on priority using KE’s 118 call center.”
The utility company remained available 24/7 for any queries or complaints.
About K-Electric
K-Electric (KE) is a public listed company incorporated in Pakistan in 1913 as KESC. Privatized in 2005 KE is the only vertically integrated utility in Pakistan supplying electricity within a 6500 km square territory including Karachi and its adjoining areas. The majority shares (66.4%) of the company are listed in the PSX owned by KES Power, a consortium of investors including Aljomaih Power Limited of Saudi Arabia, National Industries Group (Holding), Kuwait, and the Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund (IGCF). The Government of Pakistan is also a minority shareholder (24.36%) in the company.