Karachi residents to face water shortage again for 12 hours amid Dhabeji pumping station and grid station maintenance. Affected areas include Landhi, Korangi, DHA, Shah Faisal, and other areas may experience low water pressure. Authorities advised residents to store water and plan for interruptions throughout the day.

Water Shortage in Karachi Hits 12 Hours Amid Maintenance Work

Water shortage in Karachi: Water supply in Karachi will be affected today due to annual maintenance at Dhabeji Substation and Grid Station. The work started at 8 AM and will continue until 8 PM.

This shutdown expected to cut nearly 100 million gallons of water from the city’s supply. Landhi, Korangi, Shah Faisal, DHA, Chanesar Town, Jinnah Town, North Nazimabad, and Gulberg Town will see partial water shortages.

Authorities advise residents to store water early and avoid unnecessary use during the day.

K-Electric has launched these annual tests to ensure continuous electricity and water operations. But during such maintenance, Karachi often faces reduced water flow. If you live in affected areas, plan your day accordingly.

The Water Corporation spokesperson confirmed that supply will return gradually after 8 PM. Until the complete stabilization of the system, low pressure of water is expected.

Residents are advised to keep taps closed when not in use, and store the water just for essential needs until the temporary water shortage in Karachi.

The water problem in Karachi has escalated once again. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has announced that water supply will be cut off for 12 hours in several areas of the city.

According to officials, the closure is necessary due to repairs to a critical pipeline .

The announcement has raised concerns among citizens, especially in areas where water is already scarce. The water board has asked people to store water in advance.

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Why is the water being turned off?

According to the Water Board, this repair work is being done because:

• To fix the main pipeline
• To replace damaged valves
• To improve the water flow of the pumping station

Officials say that if this repair is not done now, a major fault may occur in the future and the water may remain shut off for a long time.

Which areas will not have water for 12 hours?

According to the Water Board, these areas will be affected:

• Gulshan-e-Iqbal
• Federal B Area
• North Karachi
• North Nazimabad
• Liaquatabad
• Bufferzone
• Gulistan-e-Jauhar (a few blocks)
• New Karachi
• Scheme 33 (few sectors)

Residents of these areas have been advised to stock up on water in advance.

When will the water be turned off?

The water outage will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(Times may vary slightly if repairs are completed late.)

After repairs, water will be gradually restored, during which:

• The pressure may be low.
• Water may arrive late.
• The water may be a bit cloudy at first.

Water Board appeals to citizens

Authorities have told the people of Karachi:

• Use water carefully.
• Postpone extra chores like washing the car or mopping the floors.
• Don’t waste water.

The water board has also said that illegal connections and water wastage further exacerbate the problems.

Karachi’s ongoing water problem

The major reasons for water shortage in Karachi are:

• Old and broken pipelines
• Rapid population growth
• Lack of new projects
• Unfair distribution of water

Experts say such repairs are necessary to improve the system.

Conclusion

Water will be cut off in several areas of Karachi for 12 hours. Although this is difficult for the citizens, according to the authorities, this repair is necessary to prevent major problems in the future. Citizens should collect water in advance and use it carefully.

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