Water crisis looms over Karachi as leak reappears in repaired pipeline

Karachi faces renewed water crisis as a leak develops in the recently repaired 84-inch pipeline.

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Karachi is once again facing the threat of a water crisis after a leak developed in the 84-inch pipeline that was recently repaired.

The pipeline had been damaged during construction work on the Red Line project, and repair work took eight days to complete, during which the city faced severe water shortages.

According to Express News, the Water Corporation officials are now deliberating whether to halt water supply again for further repairs or to continue with water distribution while carrying out maintenance.

A decision will be made after a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

The 84-inch pipeline had ruptured at two points on December 3, causing a disruption in water supply across Karachi.

During the repair work, which lasted eight days, the city went without water, leading to a critical shortage.

Approximately 2.5 billion gallons of water could not be supplied to the city during this period, leaving residents struggling to meet their daily needs.

After the repair work was completed, water supply resumed, but a new leak has emerged, with water accumulating in a trench.

The situation remains critical, and the leak could worsen over time, further complicating water supply efforts.

Residents of Karachi had to buy water worth over Rs 3 billion during the eight-day crisis to meet their essential needs.

Now, with the new leak, there is a renewed risk of a water shortage, and officials are scrambling to address the issue.