KARACHI: The city was plunged into darkness because of a major power breakdown after experiencing irregular showers.
Among the affected areas were Saddar, North Nazimabad, Gulshan-i-Maymar, F.B. Area, Nazimabad, Rizvia, Kharadar and Korangi.
According to a statement issued by K- Electric, the power supply was interrupted in some areas namely parts of Defence Housing Society, Gulistan-i-Juhar, Malir, Gulshan-i-Iqbal and North Karachi., due to intermittent showers on Monday night. As their team remained fully alert, a swift response was carried out to restore electricity to affected areas in minimal time.