The water crisis in Karachi, Pakistan, persists as the water supply remains suspended following a fault in K-Electric’s main cable. This disruption has led to a daily water shortfall of 85 million gallons per day in the city, affecting residents for the past two months. Power failures at key pumping stations have exacerbated the situation, causing acute water shortages during Eid al-Adha and disrupting supply in various areas.
The recent power outages in Karachi have impacted operations at pumping stations like the Dhabeji Pumping Station and the North East Karachi Water Pumping Station. These outages have further worsened the water crisis, forcing residents to rely on limited water tanker supplies. The prolonged disruption has left many areas without water for weeks, with residents facing challenges in accessing clean water amid rising temperatures.
In response to the water shortage, lawmakers from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) staged a protest in the Sindh Assembly, demanding immediate action to restore water supply in Karachi. Opposition Leader Ali Khurshidi highlighted the severity of the situation, emphasizing the urgent need for water access in the city. Meanwhile, Sindh’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar mentioned ongoing projects like K-IV in Karachi and urged swift completion to address the water crisis.
