Lesco Begins Major Power Shutdowns Across Lahore, Nearby Districts

In practice, the Lahore Electric Supply Firm (Lesco) is launching a major wave of planned power shutdowns throughout Lahore and adjoining districts starting today (Monday) as it carries out maintenance and system upgrades ahead of winter.

Key points

• In Lahore, the affected areas include Allama Iqbal Town, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Shadman, Johar Town, Model Town, Defence, Cantt and Walton Road.
• As well as Kasur, Okara, Muridke, Farooqabad, Hujra Shah Muqeem and Phool Nagar, the schedule additionally covers parts of Sheikhupura, including Qila Sattar Shah and Atta Abad.
• The planned work will affect 132kV and 220kV grid stations and their connected 11kV feeders.
• According to Lesco's schedule, around 200 urban and rural subdivisions will face power outages lasting five to seven hours daily.
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According to Lesco's schedule, around 200 urban and rural subdivisions will face power outages lasting five to seven hours daily. In some areas, the shutdowns may continue for up to eight hours, mainly between 9 a.m. And 4 p.m.

Notably, the planned work will affect 132kV and 220kV grid stations and their connected 11kV feeders. Lesco will replace worn conductors, insulators and other equipment, trim tree branches near high-voltage lines, overhaul grid stations and divide feeders to manage seasonal demand.

In Lahore, the affected areas include Allama Iqbal Town, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Shadman, Johar Town, Model Town, Defence, Cantt and Walton Road. Industrial and commercial areas around Raiwind, Manga Mandi, Sundar and Jubilee Town will additionally face shutdowns.

As well as Kasur, Okara, Muridke, Farooqabad, Hujra Shah Muqeem and Phool Nagar, the schedule additionally covers parts of Sheikhupura, including Qila Sattar Shah and Atta Abad. Islamabad's New Stadium to Seat More Than 35, 000 Fans.

Meanwhile, sources remarked some Lesco field offices had noted delays in receiving essential maintenance equipment and replacement parts, raising reservations concerning feasible delays in restoring electricity. Consumers in affected areas should charge essential devices and create necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled outages. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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