Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has announced a temporary shutdown of major water supply infrastructure starting from Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The Karachi water supply shutdown will affect nine pumps at the Dhabeji Pumping Station. The work will last for 48 hours beginning April 25 at 12:00 PM.
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The maintenance is essential for connecting new Main Line No. 5 to the existing water network. During the shutdown, water production will drop from the normal 650 million gallons per day.
The Karachi water supply shutdown will reduce supply to approximately 400 million gallons daily, creating a shortfall of 250 million gallons.
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Three hydrants will remain closed during this maintenance period, the affected hydrants include Nipa, Safoora, and Sakhi Hasan.
As part of the Sindh Govt’s KWSSIP upgrades, KWSC is connecting a new main line at Dhabeji.
— Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (@KWSCOfficial) April 23, 2026
🗓 48-Hour Shutdown: April 25 (12 PM) – April 27.
Affected Areas: North Karachi, Surjani, Scheme 33, Gulistan-e-Johar, and parts of Gulshan, Saddar & Chanesar Town. pic.twitter.com/t8VgROu0FD
Citizens are urged to store sufficient water in advance and use it carefully to avoid inconvenience.
After 48 hours on Monday, April 27, seven of the nine pumps will resume operation. However, the remaining two pumps will stay shut for an additional five days.
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This extension is required to complete necessary technical work on the new line.
KWSC has requested all residents to cooperate during this essential maintenance. The corporation emphasizes that this upgrade will improve Karachi’s long-term water supply system. The work is being carried out under the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP).
