Lesco Begins Major Power Shutdowns Across Lahore, Nearby Districts

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) will commence a series of planned power outages in Lahore and surrounding areas, beginning today, as part of routine maintenance and system upgrades in preparation for the winter season. Approximately 200 subdivisions, both urban and rural, are expected to experience electricity disruptions for five to seven hours each day.

In certain regions, these shutdowns may extend up to eight hours, primarily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The maintenance will target 132kV and 220kV grid stations and their linked 11kV feeders.

Lesco's work will involve replacing aged conductors, insulators, and other equipment, pruning tree branches near high-voltage lines, conducting overhauls of grid stations, and redistributing feeders to accommodate the increased demand during the colder months. In Lahore, the impacted areas encompass Allama Iqbal Town, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Shadman, Johar Town, Model Town, Defence, Cantt, and Walton Road.

Industrial and commercial zones near Raiwind, Manga Mandi, Sundar, and Jubilee Town will also be affected. The plan also includes parts of Sheikhupura, such as Qila Sattar Shah and Atta Abad, along with regions in Kasur, Okara, Muridke, Farooqabad, Hujra Shah Muqeem, and Phool Nagar.

Reports suggest that some Lesco field offices have encountered delays in receiving crucial maintenance equipment and replacement parts, which may lead to potential delays in restoring electricity to the affected areas. Residents in the impacted regions are advised to charge their essential devices and make necessary arrangements in anticipation of the scheduled outages.