Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a temporary gas shutdown to carry out repair work on the 24-inch Sher Shah mainline, warning that several areas of Karachi may experience low gas pressure if the shutdown is extended.
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According to the company, the shutdown will begin at 10pm on Saturday and continue until 9am on Sunday.
SSGC said the scheduled interruption is required for repair work on the main gas pipeline. However, an extension of the shutdown could affect gas pressure in residential neighbourhoods and the SITE Industrial Area.
Areas That May Face Low Gas Pressure
SSGC has identified several areas that could experience reduced gas pressure if the repair work takes longer than planned.
The potentially affected areas include:
- Baldia Town: Ittehad Town, Saeedabad and Naval Colony.
- Musharraf Colony and Mawach Goth: Residents may experience reduced gas pressure.
- Orangi Town: Various localities, including Gulshan-e-Bahar, Gulshan-e-Zia, Sector 16 and Ghaziabad.
- Other localities: Altaf Nagar, Mehran City and Ramzan Goth.
- Industrial area: The SITE Industrial Area may also experience a decline in gas pressure.
The company has cautioned consumers in these areas to prepare for possible supply pressure issues if the repair work continues beyond the announced schedule.
SSGC has not indicated that all the listed areas will necessarily face reduced pressure during the planned shutdown. The extent of any disruption will depend on the duration of the work and its impact on the gas distribution network.
