On Wednesday large parts of Karachi lost electricity as 550 feeders tripped during heavy rain, leaving many neighbourhoods without power for up to 16 hours.
K-Electric said torrential downpours flooded major roads and slowed access to affected grids and substations.
The utility also cited fuel-supply constraints that limited service vehicles.
Karachi power crisis
Residents in several localities said the rain had eased hours earlier but repair crews had yet to arrive, while phone and internet signals remained patchy.
City authorities confirmed rain related accidents, with 10 deaths reported.
On the municipal side, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation cancelled all leave for essential services.
Activating a rain emergency cell, and directed fire brigade and urban search and rescue teams to coordinate with other departments.
Police placed East Zone units on high alert to manage drainage, traffic flow, and public assistance.
The disruption followed a day of intense showers that triggered urban flooding across the metropolis.
By 8pm Tuesday, Gulshan-i-Hadeed had recorded 170mm, with heavy totals also logged at Airport Old Area.
The Sindh government announced a public holiday for Karachi to reduce movement while crews worked on de-watering and repair.
For households, the immediate priority is safety.
Keep major appliances unplugged during low voltage, avoid standing water near sockets, and stay clear of any fallen wires.
Use battery lights instead of open flames, ventilate rooms to manage humidity, and check on elderly or unwell neighbours.
Where possible, conserve mobile power and verify updates from official channels before travelling.
Next steps include rapid fault isolation, clearing access to sites, and transparent timelines from K-Electric and city agencies on repair progress.
In the preceding section: Karachi administration declared public holiday today after rain emergency
