A sudden power breakdown at the Dhabeji Pumping Station has raised concerns over disruption in Karachi’s water supply system, officials confirmed on Monday.
The incident reportedly occurred due to a technical fault in the electricity supply provided by K-Electric.
According to a spokesperson of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC), the breakdown took place in the second phase of the Dhabeji pumping facility, which is a critical source of water supply for the city.
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The sudden power failure and resulting pressure fluctuation damaged two lines of PRCC and one MS pipeline, affecting operational stability.
Officials said senior engineers and technical teams immediately reached the site after receiving reports of the breakdown. Emergency repair work has been launched to restore normal water pumping operations as quickly as possible and minimize disruption to citizens.
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The Dhabeji system is one of the main water supply arteries for Karachi, and any technical fault or electricity interruption can directly impact millions of residents.
Authorities warned that repeated power breakdowns from the electricity provider are placing additional stress on the city’s already strained water infrastructure.
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The water utility has formally informed K-Electric management about the issue and urged them to ensure uninterrupted power supply to critical installations like pumping stations. Officials stressed that stable electricity is essential for maintaining continuous water distribution across the metropolis.
Repair teams are currently working to fix the damaged pipelines and restore full pumping capacity. The situation is being closely monitored, and authorities expect gradual normalization once power stability is restored.
