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Heavy Rains Trigger Power Outages

  • Heavy rain in Islamabad and Rawalpindi caused faults in multiple feeders, leading to widespread power outages across the twin cities.
  • Heavy rain caused waterlogged feeders, hampering IESCO staff's fault clearance and prompting safety shutdowns in low-lying areas.
  • Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded up to 80 mm of rain in the twin cities, with measurements of 66 mm in Bokra and 55 mm in Shamsabad, indicating severe flooding potential.
  • Extended outages persist as waterlogged feeders hinder restoration efforts, with IESCO staff still working amid safety shutdowns caused by heavy rain.
  • WASA Rawalpindi has declared a rain emergency as the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy monsoon rain through June 29.
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Minute Mirror broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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