Water supply to several areas of Karachi will remain suspended or partially reduced for four days starting Monday due to urgent repair work on a major 84-inch diameter water main, the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) announced on Sunday.
According to a KWSC spokesperson, leakage was detected in the Phase-I 84-inch main water line located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 19, prompting the decision to carry out immediate repairs.
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The corporation said the work aims to eliminate leakages and stabilise the city’s water supply system, particularly ahead of Ramazan.
Formal repair work will begin at 12 noon on Monday and is expected to be completed within 96 hours. KWSC officials said specialised technical teams would remain present at the site throughout the repair operation to ensure timely completion.
To facilitate the repair process, water supply from Dhabeji will be temporarily reduced, resulting in a shortfall of approximately 200 million gallons per day (MGD).
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Karachi currently receives around 650 MGD of water; however, during the repair period, supply will drop to about 450 MGD, the spokesperson said.
KWSC clarified that water supply from Hub, Gharo, and other pumping stations will continue without interruption during the repair work.
Due to the reduced supply, residents of several areas are expected to face disruptions, including Clifton, DHA, Korangi, Malir, Landhi, Shah Faisal, Gulshan, Jinnah, Chanesar, Saddar, and Lyari. In addition, the Landhi and Sherpao hydrants will remain closed for the duration of the repair work.
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The spokesperson said that once the operation is completed, the city’s water transmission system is expected to improve, and longstanding leakage issues will be addressed. Consumers were urged to use water carefully and avoid unnecessary wastage during the repair period.
Meanwhile, media reports suggested that under the pretext of repair work, water supply to large parts of the city may remain severely affected, raising concerns among residents about prolonged shortages.
