Ongoing water crisis continues as KWSC faces challenges in restoring supply to affected areas.
KARACHI: Karachi is still reeling from a severe water shortage, despite the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) working to address the crisis that began after an 84-inch main ruptured on the Karachi University campus on April 29. Although repairs to the main have been completed, normal water supply has not yet been restored due to ongoing issues with low water pressure during the refilling of the repaired pipeline.
Despite directives from Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to resolve the issue, many areas in Karachi, including Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Scheme-33, PECHS, and Korangi, have been without a consistent water supply for over 12 days. The city, which typically requires 1,200 million gallons of water daily, is currently receiving only about 400 million gallons, intensifying the hardship faced by residents, particularly in the scorching heat.
As a result, many residents have been forced to purchase water at inflated prices, while some areas experience very brief and low-pressure water supply, leaving residents with only minimal amounts. While KWSC officials claim that water supply has been restored to most areas, residents continue to dispute this, citing the ongoing lack of water from their taps.
The situation remains critical, with additional complications arising from leaks in main water lines, and it could take several more days before normal water supply is fully restored.