Summary
- Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced a temporary suspension of gas supply in several areas of Peshawar due to maintenance work linked to the relocation of a main gas pipeline near Zakori Flyover on GT Road.
- SNGPL said the maintenance work is necessary to relocate the main pipeline in the area.
- Gas services in the affected neighbourhoods will remain temporarily disrupted while the work is carried out.
According to the company’s announcement on Sunday, October 18 the gas supply interruption will begin at 9pm on Tuesday, October 20, and continue until 5am on Wednesday, October 21.
The planned eight-hour shutdown will affect Peshawar Cantonment, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Nothia, Gulberg, Charsadda Road, Pajagi Road and surrounding localities.
SNGPL said the maintenance work is necessary to relocate the main pipeline in the area. Gas services in the affected neighbourhoods will remain temporarily disrupted while the work is carried out.
Residents and other consumers have been advised to make alternative arrangements in advance to minimise inconvenience during the scheduled outage.
The company has also urged consumers to keep their gas appliances switched off throughout the suspension period. This precaution is intended to reduce the risk of accidents when gas supply is restored.
People living in the affected areas should plan their household activities around the announced timings and follow any further instructions issued by SNGPL.
The company has not provided details in the announcement about additional areas beyond those listed or any changes to the scheduled maintenance period.
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