Karachi is expected to experience a significant water shortage for 48 hours, with supply reduced by nearly 250 million gallons per day (MGD), as authorities begin work to connect a newly built transmission line to the existing network at the Dhabeji Pumping Station.
According to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, the final interconnection of Transmission Line No. 5 will commence on Saturday evening and is scheduled to be completed within two days. This activity is part of the broader Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project, which aims to modernize the city’s ageing water infrastructure and improve overall efficiency.
Officials confirmed that the water supply shutdown will begin at 12 noon on April 25 and continue until April 27. During this period, supply from the Fourth Phase, K-II, and K-III systems will remain suspended, leading to reduced availability across multiple areas.
Several localities are expected to face complete disruption, including North Karachi, Surjani Town, Scheme 33, and Gulistan-i-Jauhar. Meanwhile, partial shortages are likely in parts of Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Saddar, and Chanesar Town, affecting daily routines for residents.
The authorities stated that once the upgrade is completed, it will enhance transmission efficiency and help stabilize water pressure throughout the network. To carry out the work, nine out of the 21 pumps at Dhabeji will be temporarily shut down. Of these, seven pumps are expected to resume operations by April 27, while two will remain non-operational for an additional five days due to ongoing technical adjustments.
Additionally, water hydrants located at Nipa, Safoora, and Sakhi Hasan will stay closed during the maintenance period. Karachi, which usually receives around 650 MGD of water, is likely to see supply drop to nearly 400 MGD during the shutdown, intensifying the short-term shortage.
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