Repair of main to aggravate water crisis

The repair of damaged 84-inch water pipeline on University Road is scheduled to begin late on Sunday (today) which may aggravate the water crisis in the city.

The pipeline, which burst on December 3 during construction of the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, will disrupt water supply to several neighbourhoods of the metropolis starting Monday.

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSB) has announced that the repair work is expected to take two to three days, during which water supply to several areas will be affected. Officials have assured that necessary materials, including pipes and collars, are ready to expedite the repairs.

Areas likely to face the brunt of the water shortage include Korangi, Landhi, Shah Faisal Colony, Malir, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Old City Area, Tariq Road, Lyari, Liaquatabad, PIB Colony, and several adjoining localities. Residents in these areas are urged to store water and use it sparingly during the repair period.

Some pumps will be temporarily shut down to facilitate the repair process, further compounding the crisis. KWSC officials have appealed to citizens to act responsibly and conserve water during this critical time.

The city has been grappling with frequent disruptions in water supply, and this latest repair work underscores the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to prevent such crises in the future.