Residents of Karachi are likely to face a temporary water shortage on November 13 as electricity supply to the Dhabeji Pumping Station will remain suspended for annual maintenance work.
According to a statement issued by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), the power shutdown will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until midnight. During this period, nine of the station’s 21 pumps will remain out of operation, resulting in an estimated shortfall of 130 million gallons of water.
The corporation said it would supply approximately 520 million gallons during the shutdown, compared with its usual daily supply of 650 million gallons.
Areas to face water shortage
According to the KWSC, several parts of the city will experience reduced water supply, including Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Shah Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Saddar, Lyari, Jinnah, Chanesar, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad and parts of North Karachi.
Water supply to Nazimabad and Gulberg Town will also be partially affected, while the Landhi and Sherpao hydrants will remain closed during the maintenance period.
Water supply restoration schedule
The KWSC said that once electricity is restored, six of the nine affected pumps will be brought back into operation. However, annual maintenance work will continue for another 22 hours, during which water supply to Landhi, Korangi, Malir and Shah Faisal will remain partially disrupted.
The corporation has advised residents to store sufficient water in advance and use it carefully to avoid inconvenience during the maintenance period.
