LESCO announces planned power outage in Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has informed the public of a planned power outage throughout several parts of Lahore and its adjoining areas on Wednesday, June 17, due to repair and upgradation work of the power transmission system.

According to an official notification, power supply would remain suspended from 8 a.m. From 2 p.m. to 2 p.m., affecting various feeders of many grid stations.

Officials added that the outage would also serve to improve stability, efficiency, and carry out major repairs to the system.

Areas of Bhaipheru, Chungi, EMCO, Ghazi, Kahna, Khana Kachha, Mominpura, Qila Star Shah, Makkah Colony, Sarfraz Nagar, Shalimar, Sukh Chayn, Gujjumata, Liaquatabad, and New Kot Lakhpat grid stations are anticipated to be affected by the power outage.

The BBJ, Manga Mandi 1 and 3 feeders would remain suspended under the Bhaipheru grid station, while New Chungi, Shahkam, and ICC Textile feeders would be suspended under the Chungi grid station.

The EMCO grid station would remain shut with affected feeders in the areas of Kot Abdul Malik, Madina Glass, and Starlet industrial/residential zones.

Consumers have been requested by LESCO to plan their work according to the power outage schedule and cooperate during the suspension period, as power supply would be restored immediately after work is completed.

The authorities have urged citizens to cut down on electricity consumption during the power suspension and contribute to the energy efficiency drive.