Water supply in Karachi will be partially suspended from tomorrow due to scheduled maintenance work at the Dhabeji Pumping Station, raising concerns about shortages in several parts of the city, officials said on Thursday.
According to the details, K-Electric (KE) has announced an 11 KV power shutdown at the Dhabeji Pumping Station to carry out annual maintenance work on January 23, Friday.
During the shutdown, the feeders of the second and third phase pump houses will remain closed, disrupting water pumping operations for several hours.
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A spokesperson for K-Electric said that the power outage will last from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, affecting the city for about eight and a half hours.
As a result, Karachi is expected to face a temporary reduction in water supply during this period.
Officials said the city could lose around 60 million gallons of water due to the shutdown, compared to the normal daily supply of approximately 650 million gallons.
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Despite the shortage, Karachi will still receive around 590 million gallons of water, which may help prevent a complete disruption of supply.
Areas Affected by Water Disruption in Karachi
However, authorities warned that some areas could experience partial water shortages during the maintenance period.
Residents of Lyari, Saddar, and Chanesar Town are likely to be among the most affected areas, officials said.
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K-Electric has urged citizens to use water carefully during the shutdown and avoid unnecessary consumption to minimise the impact of the temporary shortage.
The company also said that the maintenance work is essential to ensure the smooth functioning of the pumping station and to prevent unexpected breakdowns in the future.
