- Dhabeji’s disruption reduces Karachi’s water supply by 75 MGD.
- KWSC remains in contact with KE to restore power.
- Some parts of Plan 33 may also face water shortages.
A power outage at Dhabeji pumping station could disrupt water supply to Karachi, 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 stable power, with even short outages causing instant interruptions in supply.
According to a KWSC spokesperson, the power outage occurred at the third phase of the Dhabeji pumping station due to a cable fault, which is currently being repaired by technical personnel.
The failure forced the temporary shutdown of three pumps at the facility, the spokesperson said.
“Cable interruption 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 Scheme 33, according to the spokesperson.
The spokesperson said KWSC management is continuously monitoring the situation and is in touch with KE to ensure prompt restoration of power supply. They asked residents to use water with caution and avoid unnecessary consumption.
Earlier this month, a power outage at the K-2 pumping station forced three major pumps to shut down.
