ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has issued a report on progress in restoring electricity to flood-affected areas up to August 30.
According to the report released on Saturday, in the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) region, 12 grid stations and 91 feeders in Swat, Buner, Shangla, Swabi, and Dera Ismail Khan were affected. Out of these, 84 feeders have been fully restored, while 7 have been partially restored. Power restoration work in Swabi and Dera Ismail Khan has been completed.
In the Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) areas — Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, and Hafizabad — 10 grid stations and 87 feeders were affected. So far, 68 feeders have been fully restored and 17 partially.
In the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) areas — Lahore, Okara, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Nankana — 56 feeders have been partially restored. Full restoration is expected between August 31 and September 5.
The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) reported that 17 grid stations and 53 feeders in Faisalabad, Chiniot, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, and D.I. Khan have been temporarily restored.
In the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) areas, 67 feeders were affected. Restoration work will begin as soon as water recedes.
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The Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO) reported that two feeders in North Waziristan have been temporarily restored, while full restoration is expected by September 5.
Overall, out of 39 grid stations and 356 affected feeders, 152 have been fully restored and 202 temporarily. The report stated that field teams of the distribution companies are working round the clock to complete restoration and ensure power supply in the affected areas as early as possible.
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