PESHAWAR: A prolonged and unannounced power outage disrupted life in Peshawar and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing major inconvenience for residents.
In the aftermath of a severe storm, the electricity supply was unexpectedly switched off at 6:00 pm and remained partially off for a number of hours.
The badly hit cities include not only Peshawar but also Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, and some other nearby districts. Residents faced difficulties as the situation adversely impacted children, senior citizens, and ill people. Some business activities also came to a halt due to the lack of electricity supply.
A lot of citizens have complained about the delayed restoration of electricity as the power supply went off when the storm started and remained cut off despite the end of stormy weather conditions for many hours afterwards.
As stated by the officials from the PESCO, storms led to a fault in the transmission of electricity. Technical teams are currently working on restoring electricity to the area.
Gusty winds wreak havoc in Peshawar city, over two dozens injured
Meanwhile, at least 15 people, including women and children, sustained injuries as gusty winds wreaked havoc in Peshawar city, Rescue 1122 said on Tuesday.
Bilal Ahmed Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122, told Pakhtun Digital that the condition of the injured individuals is stable, and they have been transferred to hospitals after receiving initial treatment. Those with minor injuries have been discharged following their treatment.
In response to the storm, medical and disaster response teams from Rescue 1122 were quickly deployed after receiving emergency calls from various locations, including Malik Tariq Hujra, Kohat Road, Chamkani, Matni, Azakhel, Wahid Ghari, Gar Mandi, Baksho Pul, Governor’s House, Dalla Zak Road, and Mamoon Khatki Village.
Rescue 1122 personnel effectively reached the affected areas, providing aid to the injured while also clearing fallen trees, solar panels, and debris from the roads, which helped restore traffic flow. To ensure public safety amid adverse weather conditions, all emergency resources and personnel have been placed on high alert. Rescue teams are actively patrolling the field to address any potential dangers or emergencies.
