K-Electric has urged citizens to stay cautious while using electrical appliances during rain and strong winds in Karachi.
A spokesperson for the power company warned that using equipment like water pumps in rain or standing water can be hazardous.
People were also advised to keep a safe distance from TV and internet cables, snapped wires, and other electrical installations. The spokesperson further cautioned that drawing electricity through illegal connections and “kundas” could result in fatal incidents.
As a precaution, K-Electric may temporarily suspend power supply in low-lying areas where waterlogging has been reported. The utility assured that its teams are on high alert, closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety and respond to emergencies.
Meanwhile, heavy rain hit parts of Karachi on Tuesday morning, offering residents much-needed relief from the city’s humid conditions. Light showers that began last night turned into heavy downpours by early morning.
The areas that received rain include Tariq Road, Azizabad, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Boat Basin, Liaquatabad, Hassan Square, North Nazimabad, SITE, Clifton, Defence, Qayyumabad, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Airport, Quaidabad, Malir, Landhi, and Korangi.
Other neighborhoods such as Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Federal B Area, Scheme 33, Safora Chowrangi, Malir Cantt, North Karachi, Manghopir, Surjani Town, and Taiser Town were also drenched. In some parts of North Nazimabad and its surrounding areas, residents reported experiencing thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall.