- Dhabeji disruption reduces Karachi’s water supply by 75 MGD.
- KWSC remains in contact with KE for power restoration.
- Parts of Scheme 33 could also face water shortages.
A power outage at the Dhabeji pumping station could disrupt Karachi’s water supply, the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) said in a statement on Sunday.
The Dhabeji pumping station, the city’s main water supply facility, relies heavily on a stable power supply, with even short outages causing instant interruptions in supply.
According to a KWSC spokesperson, the power outage occurred in the third phase of the Dhabeji pumping station due to a cable fault, which is currently being repaired by technical staff.
The outage forced the temporary shutdown of three pumps at the facility, the spokesperson said.
“The cable break could reduce Karachi’s daily water supply by 75 million gallons,” the spokesperson added.
Areas likely to be affected include North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, Gulberg Town, New Karachi, Landhi, Korangi, as well as parts of Project 33, according to the spokesperson.
The spokesperson said the KWSC administration was continuously monitoring the situation and was in touch with KE to ensure the earliest restoration of power. They asked residents to use water cautiously and avoid unnecessary consumption.
Earlier this month, a power outage at the K-2 pump station forced the shutdown of three major pumps.
