WAPDA teams are working hard to restore power after a blast at Mangla Power Grid Station

A problem at the Mangla Power Grid Station has led to a huge power outage in northern Punjab and parts of Islamabad. Millions are without electricity. Officials say there was a blast in the voltage room, and they had to shut down the grid right away to keep things safe and stop more damage.

This shows again that Pakistan’s power system can be kind of fragile, especially in important spots like Mangla, which sends power to a big area.

Where the Lights Went Out

After the Mangla Power Grid Station went down, lots of places had their electricity cut off, including:

• Rawalpindi
• Islamabad (various areas)
• Chakwal
• Kallar Kahar
• Gujar Khan
• Rawat
• Kallar Syedan
• Jhelum
• Dina
• Dudyal
• Mirpur

People in these places said the power went out suddenly, messing up their day, stopping businesses, and causing internet problems.

WAPDA Crew Responds

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) sent its engineers and repair teams as soon as the incident happened. They said they’re working nonstop to figure out what caused the blast and get the power back on safely.

Teams are checking the high-voltage gear and making sure the repairs don’t make the system unstable or put people in danger. They said power will come back little by little after they fix things and check everything.

Safety First

Power grid accidents in voltage rooms are risky because they can cause fires, damage gear, and mess up other systems. WAPDA cut off the affected circuits right after the blast to prevent anything else from going wrong.

Experts say these kinds of accidents usually need careful checking and testing, which can take time. But officials said they’re doing **everything they can to get the power back on as soon as possible**.

Sorry About That

WAPDA said they’re sorry for the trouble caused by the unexpected blackout. They’re asking people to be patient and not trust rumors on social media.

They want people to get updates from official sources and reliable news for correct info about when the power will be back on.

How It’s Affecting Daily Life

The outage has really hit homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses. Important places have backup power, but small businesses and people working from home are having a tough time.

Energy experts think this kind of event means we need better infrastructure, regular maintenance, and backup plans to make sure the grid is strong.

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