Sindh CM Takes Strict Notice of Karachi Water Crisis, Orders Immediate Restoration of Supply
KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has taken strict notice of the severe water shortage in Karachi and directed the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to immediately restore water supply across the city.
The Chief Minister also sought a detailed report from relevant authorities regarding the reasons behind the disruption in water supply. He instructed that repair and restoration work on affected lines continue without interruption and that the public be kept regularly informed about progress. The CM further emphasized the need for effective precautionary measures in the future to prevent such incidents from recurring.
During a briefing, KWSC CEO Ahmed Ali Siddiqui stated that a power jerk (electrical surge) from K-Electric caused the 72-inch Line No. 5 at the Dhabeji pumping station to burst at three different locations.
According to him, due to the power disruption, two pumps at the pumping station suddenly shut down during the night between May 20 and 21. This caused fluctuations in pressure, resulting in damage to the pipeline at three points. In addition, ongoing work on the BRT project partially disrupted water supply from the FTM line, causing the city to face a daily shortfall of approximately 48 million gallons of water.
CEO Siddiqui confirmed that both technical issues have now been successfully resolved. He clarified that it may take approximately 17 more hours for the city’s water supply to fully return to normal.
In view of the situation, the Water Board administration has appealed to Karachi residents to use water carefully until full restoration of supply is achieved.
