ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Sunday issued an update on efforts to restore electricity in flood-affected regions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, reporting significant progress in multiple distribution companies’ jurisdictions.
According to the report, 12 grid stations and 91 feeders under the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) were damaged in Swat, Buner, Shangla, Swabi and Dera Ismail Khan. Of these, 84 feeders have been fully restored while seven remain partially functional. Restoration work in Swabi and DI Khan has been completed, while full restoration in Swat, Buner and Shangla is expected within two to seven days.
The Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (Tesco) reported 10 affected feeders in North Waziristan and Khyber. Two have been temporarily restored, with full restoration expected by Sept 5.
In Mansehra, two of three affected feeders under Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazeco) have also been restored.
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In Punjab, 10 grid stations and 87 feeders were impacted in Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco)-administered areas. Of these, 73 feeders have been restored while 13 remain partially operational.
Similarly, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) reported 58 affected feeders in Lahore, Okara, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Nankana Sahib. Partial restoration has been achieved, with full restoration anticipated between Aug 31 and Sept 5.
In Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) areas, including Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Chiniot, Jhang, Sargodha and Mianwali, 24 grids and 68 feeders have been temporarily restored.
Meanwhile, the Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) said 100 feeders were affected, but restoration work will begin once floodwaters recede.
Overall, out of a total of 46 grid stations and 417 feeders affected nationwide, 159 feeders have been fully restored and 248 feeders temporarily restored, the Power Division said, adding that complete restoration of electricity in flood-hit areas remained a “top priority.”
