K-Electric has been carrying out a weekly electricity shutdown in Uthal and Lasbela cities. The notice for power outage till the evening is conveyed through a text message. However, contrary to the notice, power supply remains suspended till late night. Of late, this weekly power suspension has increased to thrice a week and last week Uthal was without power for four days.

According to K-electric officials the electricity shutdown is to carry out maintenance work in the grid station. I am also an engineer and would like to know what type of maintenance work is being done four days in a week.

The erratic power supply and poor service by K-electric have become unbearable and now that summer has arrived, one shudders at the thought of suffering long hours of loadshedding.

I urge the authorities concerned to look into this issue which is causing great discomfort to the people of Lasbela district.

Engr Irfan Sarparrah

Uthal, Balochistan

Published in Dawn, February 24th, 2020