Parts of Karachi plunge into darkness

KARACHI: Various areas of Karachi plunged into darkness after high tension transmission line tripped here Monday, Geo News reported.

According to K-Electric, formerly Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), spokesman, power supply from 13 out of 62 grid stations was suspended after 220kv extra high tension line tripped here.

The K-Electric spokesman said teams have been dispatched for restoration of power supply.

The areas facing blackout includes Clifton, Defence, Saddar, Soldier Bazaar, Lyari, North Nazimabad, Orangi Town, Landhi and Malir.