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Sunday December 22, 2024

Murree plunges into darkness after outage

Due to breakdown, power was cut off in Mall Road, Jhikagali, Bhurban, Expressway and other areas

By News Desk
December 22, 2024
An electricity pylon along on April 9, 2014. — Reuters
An electricity pylon along on April 9, 2014. — Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Urban and rural areas of Murree plunged into complete darkness due to a power breakdown in the district. The power outage was caused by tripping of 132 kV main line.

Due to the breakdown, power was cut off in Mall Road, Jhikagali, Bhurban, Expressway and other areas. Tourists and local people are facing problems due to the outage. The IESCO XEN said that personnel had been in the field to restore power but it might take time to restore power.