Karachi is likely to face a temporary water shortage or supply disruption after electricity supply to the Dhabeji-Gharo pumping station in Thatta was suspended due to a cable fault, according to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC).
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A KWSC spokesperson said the power outage also affected the Gharo New and Old Pump Houses and the filtration plant, temporarily disrupting water supply to Karachi from the Gharo pumping station.
Which Karachi Areas Could Be Affected?
According to the spokesperson, several areas are likely to experience a water shortage due to the disruption.
The potentially affected areas include:
- Port Qasim
- Bin Qasim Town
- Shah Faisal Town
- Several other parts of Karachi
The Water Corporation estimated that the city could face a shortfall of approximately 14 million gallons due to the power supply issue.
Karachi continues to receive 536mln gallons of water
Despite the disruption at the Gharo pumping station, KWSC said Karachi continues to receive approximately 536 million gallons of water.
The corporation has not provided a specific timeline for the restoration of electricity or the resumption of normal water supply from the affected pumping station.
Residents in the potentially affected areas may experience temporary interruptions or reduced water availability until the issue is resolved.
The disruption highlights the impact that electricity faults at pumping and filtration facilities can have on Karachi’s water supply system.
