SWABI: Power supply to Zaida union council and its suburbs has not been restored despite the passage of 24 hours while Pesco officials say they are struggling to repair the main pole of transmission line to the area.

Residents of Zaida city said due to prevailing hot weather they faced difficulties owing to suspension of power supply after pole of high transmission line fell owing to strong windstorm on Wednesday afternoon.

A local Muhammad Adil Yousafzai said: “Due to stoppage of power supply, shortage of water has also been reported and water was not available in local mosques for ablution and other requirements of life.”

The residents said that a power pole collapsed on a hill overlooking Zaida region whenstrong winds lashed the district, leading todisruption in electricity supply to the area, which could not be restored even after passage of 24 hours.

The Pesco officials said power transmission linepassing through the hilly terrain are frequently affected during adverse weather conditions and strong winds, resulting in repeated power outages.

Local residents complained that relevant authorities had failed to take effective measures for permanent repair and protection of the power transmission line, causing the problem to recur repeatedly.

They urged former speaker of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser as well as member of the provincial assembly Abdul Karim Khan to take immediate notice of the issue and ensure uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply to the area.

Published in Dawn, June 19th, 2026