A large leakage of pipeline near the University of Karachi (KU) flooded large sections of the campus on Tuesday, triggering an emergency intervention by Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), The news reported.
The rupture occurred in an 84 -inch large supply line, known as Siphon n ° 19, overwhelming more than half of the Ku residential area and allowing water to enter the houses of the university.
In a press release, the KWSC confirmed that the leak could lead to a partial disruption of the water supply to several districts of Karachi.
The company’s spokesman said that the head of management of KWSC, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, had noticed the situation and ordered the relevant teams to start reparation work immediately.
To guarantee the safety of repair teams and facilitate effective operations, water pressure in the affected pipeline has been temporarily reduced. Large -scale repair activities had already started and would continue 24 hours a day.
The spokesperson added that the repair should be completed within 96 hours. However, during this period, the water supply of different parts of Karachi would be partially suspended.
The affected districts include Chanesar Town, Jinnah Town, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Pak Colony, Golimar, Shershah, Old City Area, Landhi, Korangi and Paf Base Masroor.
Karachi has generally received a total daily water supply of 650 million gallons per day (MGD), but due to repair work, the city would face a temporary shortage of 250 mgd. Despite this, 400 mgd would continue to be provided as usual.
The water council called on the public to store water and to use it sparingly. Residents of the University of Karachi said that electricity in the residential region had also been cut, forcing them to take refuge in guest houses.
