Daily Times

An explosion due to a short circuit was reported at a grid station in the Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a private TV on Monday, citing sources.

Sources within the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) revealed that the 220-grid station was affected by the explosion, resulting in power suspension in many district areas. Meanwhile, sources claim that repair work on the grid station has yet to be initiated even after 12 hours amidst dense fog in the area.

Last month, the primary power breakdown by K-Electric (KE) led to the shutdown of 72-inch line number 5 at the Dhabeji pumping station. According to the details, the electricity breakdown from K-Electric caused operational hurdles at the Dhabeji pumping station. The Water Corporation spokesperson reported that the feeders of the Dhabeji pumping station suddenly lost electricity.

The CEO of Water Corporation directed the completion of the restoration work of the affected lines on an emergency basis; meanwhile, the chief engineer of Water Corporation anticipated that the restoration work would likely be completed within 24 hours. Furthermore, the chief engineer stated that the city’s water supply will continue through alternative lines.