PESHAWAR: An explosion occurred in a gas pipeline in the region of Peshawar, causing interruptions to the gas supply in multiple cities. Nevertheless, officials from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) promptly activated a supply arrangement to prevent significant shortages.
SNGPL reports that gas is delivered via pathways from Karak, Kohat, Wah Cantonment, Attock and Nowshera. Despite the blast no major zones have been significantly. The gas distribution continues for the majority of the area.
Alternative Paths: Gas distribution is being rerouted via channels in nearby cities such, as Karak and Kohat.
Minimal Interference: Authorities report that the blast did not impact any residential or industrial zones.
Pressure Regulation: The gas supply pressure is being closely controlled, during busy periods to guarantee that customers can cook and utilize gas without significant disruption.
Authorities verified that two days are required to completely fix the broken pipeline. Gas will be restored to the affected areas after the repairs are completed.
The gas company committed to the public that they are doing everything possible to return the service to normal in the shortest time and to cause the least inconvenience during this period.
Peshawar, neighbouring districts face gas supply disruption after pipeline blast
Yesterday, a 24-inch primary gas pipeline in Hassan Khel, Peshawar ignited after an explosion causing a gas outage in districts such, as Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan and Swat.
According to the information given to the media by Waqas Shinwari, the General Manager of Sui Northern Gas, the blast happened on the pipeline that connects Karak with Nowshera. As a result, work crews were sent out to the location without delay to both locate and close the gas leak as well as evaluate the damage.
Dr. Mian Saeed, CCPO Peshawar called on residents to keep clear of the fire. Confirmed that Sui Gas officials were directed to stop gas supply in the impacted zone. Police sources revealed that the potential for an attack is also, under investigation.
Local reports indicate that the crisis affecting the pipeline supplying the southern regions has caused obstacles, in gas delivery leading to the temporary shutdown of CNG stations.
Sui Northern Gas authorities announced that gas will be provided to consumers three times a day, while repair work continues on an emergency basis.
