Power Supply System Affected in IESCO Region Due to Severe Storm and Hail.
ISLAMABAD: Due to severe stormy winds and hailstorms, the power supply system in areas under the jurisdiction of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) particularly Islamabad, Rawalpindi City, Rawalpindi Cantt, and Attock Circles has been partially damaged, affecting dozens of 11kV feeders and disrupting electricity supply in several areas.
Fallen trees and signboards at multiple locations have damaged power lines and poles, resulting in faults and feeder tripping.
IESCO’s operations and construction teams were immediately mobilized, and restoration activities are underway on an emergency basis.
IESCO Chief Executive Muhammad Naeem Jan is personally monitoring all restoration operations from the central control room and is ensuring that field staff are fully supported with necessary resources and instructions to restore electricity as quickly as possible.
According to the IESCO spokesperson, all field formations are on high alert and actively working to restore power in the affected areas.
Ensuring customer safety is IESCO’s top priority; therefore, the public is advised to maintain a safe distance from power lines, poles, transformers, meters, and other installations.
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Any emergency situation should be immediately reported to the IESCO helpline 118 or via the SMS service at 8118.
All IESCO complaint centers and call centers are fully operational and available round the clock to promptly register and resolve customer complaints.
