The representative stated that in order to stop further leaks, the impacted portion of the K-2 pumping station’s main line is undergoing urgent maintenance, which includes replacing the associated valves. In order to restore the complete water supply as soon as feasible, the Karachi Water Corporation said that repair work is being done 24/7. Three of the K-2 station’s eleven pumps have been temporarily shut down while repairs are being made. For essential repair, one of the Dhabeji Pumping Station’s pumps has also been shut down. Karachi’s daily water supply is anticipated to be cut by about 150 million gallons per day (MGD) as a result of the partial shutdown.
There may be brief water shortages in places like Gulberg, Liaquatabad, North Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and portions of Safora. The Karachi Water Corporation promised that, as part of regular operations, the city will continue to get about 500 MGD of water from other sources despite the shortage. Additionally, the company has urged Karachi residents to conserve water throughout the repair phase and reserve it beforehand. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), earlier urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to keep his pledge to deliver with “Shehbaz Speed” and asked for immediate action to address Karachi’s ongoing water crisis.
Speaking during the opening of the new Hub Canal to enhance Karachi’s water supply, Bilawal emphasized the need for collaboration between the federal and provincial governments to guarantee the city has enough clean water. “We have concentrated on establishing treatment plants to address Karachi’s water problem. When operational, these units will also contribute to the industrial sector’s water supply,” he stated.
