Karachi, Pakistan, May 3 (ANI) — The megacity of more than 30 million residents is facing acute water shortages after supplies were suspended in many neighborhoods for six days amid intense summer heat, The Express Tribune reports.
The crisis began on April 27 when a major power outage at the Dhabeji pumping station led to bursts in three main water transmission lines. Repair teams have restored Line No. 5, but Lines No. 1 and No. 2 remained under repair even after six days, prolonging the disruption.
As a result, water deliveries have been cut off in several areas, including Korangi, Landhi, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Liaquatabad, PIB Colony, Nazimabad, Malir, Shah Faisal Colony and Chanesar Goth, among others. The Karachi Water and Sanitation Corporation (KWSC) said seven Dhabeji pumping stations are currently offline because of the breakdown and ongoing repairs, creating a substantial shortfall across the city.
KWSC officials said restoration work is under way and water supply could begin returning by Sunday, though a steady, regular flow is expected only about 24 hours after repairs are finished. The Express Tribune noted interruptions may persist across the metropolis for the next three to four days, compounding hardship for residents.
Separately, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented a multi-pronged national strategy to address Pakistan’s worsening water security, telling participants at the “Roundtable Consultation on National Water Security” under the Uraan Pakistan initiative that the problem stems from both scarcity and chronic mismanagement.
This report is drawn from a syndicated feed and published as received; the Tribune disclaims responsibility for independent verification of the material.
