ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) on Monday reported significant progress in electricity restoration across flood-affected areas, confirming that over 1.4 million consumers have been reconnected so far.
However, more than 255,000 households remain without power as repair teams await receding floodwaters to access damaged infrastructure.
According to the power division’s latest update, 1,404,486 out of 1,659,716 consumers affected nationwide have had electricity restored either fully or partially. A total of 50 grid stations and 515 feeders were initially damaged. Of these, 269 feeders are now fully restored and 242 have been temporarily reconnected, while work on the remaining network is ongoing.
In Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) areas — covering Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Chiniot, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, and D.I. Khan — 27 grid stations and 80 feeders were damaged. Power has been restored to 90,049 of 201,937 affected consumers, with full restoration for the remaining 111,888 expected by September 10.
The Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) reported 11 grid stations and 103 feeders affected. Out of nearly 736,000 impacted consumers, 722,402 have regained supply, while work for the remaining 13,585 will be completed once floodwaters recede.
In Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) areas — including Lahore, Okara, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Nankana — 57 of 67 feeders have been fully restored and 10 partially reconnected. Power has returned to 64,393 of 73,734 affected consumers. Restoration for the remaining 9,341 is expected between September 9 and 10. Electricity supply in Sheikhupura has already been fully restored.
In southern Punjab, the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) reported 153 feeders affected, leaving 129,244 consumers without power. Four feeders have been fully restored and 149 partially reconnected, with full recovery to begin once water levels subside.
The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) — covering Swat, Buner, Shangla, Swabi, and D.I. Khan — initially reported damage to 12 grid stations and 91 feeders. So far, 86 feeders have been fully restored and 5 partially reconnected, with supply restored to 461,049 of 463,375 consumers. The remaining 2,326 will be reconnected between September 11 and 12. Full restoration has already been achieved in Swat, Swabi, and D.I. Khan.
The Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO), serving North Waziristan and Khyber, reported 18 damaged feeders. Thirteen feeders have been fully restored and five partially reconnected. Electricity is back for 27,378 of the 31,774 affected consumers, with restoration for the remaining 4,396 expected by September 15.
The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) confirmed that all three affected feeders in Mansehra have been fully restored.
The Power Division stressed that reconnecting the remaining 255,230 consumers remains a top priority. It added that restoration teams are working round the clock, but access challenges persist in areas where floodwaters are yet to recede.
