KARACHI: Gas supply was disrupted in major parts of the city on Saturday evening after the Red Line construction work damaged a high-pressure gas pipeline near Jail Chowrangi.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) said that a12-inch diameter high-pressure pipeline was hit during excavation for the bus rapid transit (BRT) project.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said as a result the gas supply to Saddar, Garden, Jamshed Road, PIB Colony, Lyari, Lines Area and adjacent localities was immediately suspended.<\/p>\n
She said that the SSGC teams reached the site and cordoned off the damaged section of the supply line with safety barriers to prevent further risk.<\/p>\n
Residents in affected areas reported complete disconnection of gas at 7pm, adversely impacting mainly households, who relied on piped gas during peak cooking hours in the evening.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said that repair work was being carried out on an emergency basis. \u201cGas supply will be restored gradually once repair work is completed,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson that the repair work was expected to be completed early Sunday morning and supply would be phased back as repaired were completed.<\/p>\n
The BRT construction corridor in Karachi has seen multiple utility line strikes in recent months as underground infrastructure intersects with ongoing roadworks.<\/p>\n
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