Part of Balochistan plunges into darkness
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*QUETTA - Part of Balochistan was left into darkness as the electricity was suspended across at least 8 districts of the province.*
*National Transmission and Distribution Company’s 220KV transmission lines developed a fault resulting into electricity shutdown.*
The affected areas include Quetta, Sibbi, Bolan, Mastong, Noshki, Chagi, Pashin and Kila Abdullah.
According to QESCO officials, the fault developed at around 1am on Thursday after which the 220KV transmission line tripped, suspending power supply to eight districts of the province.
Temporarily, power supply to Quetta has been restored from an alternative source.
The authorities are working and power supply will be restored soon, said QESCO spokesperson.
