Karachi is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, exacerbated by long and unannounced power outages that have heightened the challenges faced by its residents.

In various neighborhoods, the duration of these outages has reached alarming levels of 12 to 16 hours, significantly disrupting daily life and livelihoods.

Residents reported a lack of relief both day and night, and despite these hardships, they continue to receive substantial electricity bills.

Areas that are typically exempt from outages are also enduring power cuts for hours, often justified by claims of “faults.”

Densely populated neighborhoods, including Gulbahar, Golimar, Rizvia Society, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Buffer Zone, North Karachi, New Karachi, Surjani Town, Orangi Town, Korangi, Malir, Landhi, Lyari, and the Old City Area, are particularly affected by prolonged power interruptions.

The combination of extreme heat and electricity shortages is disrupting operations in hospitals, educational institutions, and businesses.

Residents are calling on the government and relevant authorities to take immediate action to address the ongoing issue of load shedding.

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