KANDHKOT – The tripping of 11 units of Guddu Thermal Power Plant caused power outages in various areas of Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab for 12 hours. Out of 17 power units of the Guddu Thermal Power Plant, only six are currently working.
Officials termed dense fog and leakage from gas pipeline reasons behind the tripping. The units would be restored as soon as the gas leakage was repaired, as per the authorities concerned.
The tripping of Guddu Power Plant’s transmission lines affected the 500KV power line from the national grid, forcing Jamshoro and Bin Qasim power stations to shut down. The country plunged into darkness after a key power transmission line broke down early in an incident being initially blamed on a rebel attack.
