The main water pipeline burst during the ongoing development of the Red Line project near Karachi University
Karachi Residents Face Three-Day Water Supply Suspension as Repairs Underway
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi are bracing for a significant water supply disruption as repair work begins on a damaged 84-inch water pipeline along University Road. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has announced a three-day suspension to address the issue.
The Cause of the Water Supply Disruption
The main water pipeline burst a few days ago during construction work for the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project near Karachi University. The damage caused the loss of thousands of gallons of water, prompting immediate action from KWSC. To facilitate repairs, KWSC has temporarily shut down several pumps at Dhabiji, halting water distribution to large parts of the city.
Affected Areas in Karachi
The three-day suspension will affect numerous neighborhoods, leaving residents without water supply. The impacted areas include:
- Gulistan-e-Jauhar
- Mosmiyat
- Safoora
- Several blocks of Gulshan-e-Iqbal
- Bahadurabad
- Tariq Road
- Jamshed Road
- New MA Jinnah Road
- Ramaswamy
- Ranchore Lane
- Garden
- Lyari
- Saddar
- Lines Area
Many other parts of the city are also expected to experience disruptions, as the repair work continues.
Impact and Precautions for Residents
A spokesperson for KWSC revealed that the repair work would result in a daily loss of approximately 150 million gallons of water. Residents in affected areas have been advised to use water conservatively during this period to manage the shortage effectively.
Repair Timeline and Next Steps
The repair work is expected to take 72 hours to complete, after which normal water supply operations will resume. KWSC assures the public that they are working diligently to minimize inconvenience and restore services as quickly as possible.
Conclusion
The temporary water supply suspension serves as a reminder of the challenges Karachi faces in balancing urban development and essential utilities. While the repairs aim to restore the city’s water infrastructure, residents are urged to plan ahead and conserve water during the outage.
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