Karachi water supply resumes after 17-day disruption

Repair work on 84-inch line completed

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The repair work on the 84-inch water line in Karachi, which had been disrupted for 17 days, has been completed, and water supply has resumed.

The repair work began after the line was damaged at two locations during the construction of the Red Line.

As a result, the city had been deprived of over 4 billion gallons of water, leaving residents struggling for water during this period.

The 84-inch water pipeline that had ruptured at two points on December 3 caused severe disruption in Karachi’s water supply, lasting for eight days.

The damage to the pipeline resulted in the city losing approximately 2.5 billion gallons of water, leading to a critical shortage.

During this period, residents across Karachi struggled to meet their daily needs, with many areas going without water entirely.

After the eight-day repair work, the water supply was gradually restored. However, a new leak emerged in the same pipeline, causing water to accumulate in a trench at the site.

This raised concerns that the situation could worsen, further complicating efforts to stabilize the city’s water supply.

The extended water shortage led residents to spend over Rs 3 billion on alternative water sources, such as tankers, to fulfill essential needs. While repairs had allowed the supply to resume, the new leak created a renewed risk of water disruption.

Officials were addressing the issue, deliberating whether to temporarily halt the water supply for further repairs or continue distribution while conducting maintenance.

The situation remained critical as the city worked to prevent further complications in its water supply.

On December 20, after 17 days of disruption, the repair work was finally completed, and the Dhabeji Pumping Station began supplying water to the city in stages.

Officials stated that it would take around 24 hours for the supply to return to normal. Areas that were most affected by the shortage included Korangi, Landhi, Shah Faisal Colony, Malir, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Johar, Jamshed Road, Ramswami, Garden, Clifton, and Defence.

These areas, making up 60 to 70 percent of Karachi, had faced severe water shortages during this period, leaving residents without a steady supply. With the completion of repairs, the city is expected to recover from this water crisis soon.