Karachi continues to grapple with an escalating water crisis as supply disruptions persist despite directives from Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to restore normal distribution. Although repair work on a crucial 84-inch pipeline through the University of Karachi was completed a week ago, water has yet to resume flowing through it, leaving large parts of the city parched.
Since April 29, residents across multiple neighborhoods have been forced to depend on costly private water tankers to meet basic needs. Severely affected areas include Korangi, Landhi, Shah Faisal Colony, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Defence, Clifton, and several others. The situation persists even after the chief minister’s May 9 order to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to normalise water supply.
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Despite KWSC’s claims that supply from government hydrants remains steady, the on-ground reality tells a different story. Internal disputes within KWSC appear to be exacerbating the crisis, with senior officials reportedly unwilling to work under Managing Director Zafar Palejo due to alleged mismanagement of the city’s main water lines.
Insiders caution that dissatisfaction among KWSC staff could soon lead to resignations from key engineering personnel. As the crisis drags on without clear resolution, citizens fear the situation could deteriorate further in the coming days.
