Windstorm disrupts power supply in Swabi
A power pylon damaged by windstorm in Maneri Bala area of Swabi. –Dawn SWABI: A windstorm hit Swabi district on Friday night, tripping 16 electricity feeders as Peshawar Electric Supply Company staff worked to restore power supply to consumers. The affected feeders were in Charbagh, Shamansoor, Mansabdar, Tordher, Swabi city, Karnal Sher Khan Kalay, Bamkhel, Totalai, Chenglai, Kaddi, Palodand,…
Swabi district experienced a windstorm on Friday night, causing widespread disruption to the power supply. Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) staff worked diligently to restore electricity to affected areas, but were hampered by a lack of personnel to work continuously. The storm impacted 16 electricity feeders, affecting regions such as Charbagh, Shamansoor, Mansabdar, Tordher, Swabi city, Karnal Sher Khan Kalay, Bamkhel, Totalai, Chenglai, Kaddi, Palodand, Zaida, and Town 1 and Town 2.
Pesco officials reported that many power poles were uprooted and transmission cables were broken, while some trees fell on the lines, causing the power outage. Consumers complained that Pesco staff primarily focused on restoring power to Swabi city, neglecting other affected regions. The storm also caused damage to signboards, rooftop solar panels, and standing crops.
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