An important pipe escape near the University of Karachi (KU) flooded large sections of the campus on Tuesday, triggering an emergency response from the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) ,, The news reported.
The rupture occurred in a supply line of 84 inches wide, known as Siphon No. 19, immersing more than half of the residential area of Ku and allowing water to enter houses within the University’s facilities.
In a statement, the KWSC confirmed that the leak could lead to a partial interruption of the water supply to several neighborhoods in Karachi.
The corporation spokesman declared that KWSC executive director, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, noticed the situation and ordered the relevant teams to begin the repair work immediately.
To guarantee the safety of repair equipment and facilitate efficient operations, water pressure in the affected pipe was temporarily reduced. Large -scale repair activities had already begun and continued throughout the day.
The spokesman added that the repair was expected to be completed within 96 hours. However, during this period, the water supply to different parts of Karachi would be partially suspended.
The affected neighborhoods include Chanesar Town, Jinnah Town, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Pak Colony, Golimar, Shershah, Old City Area, Landhi, Korangi and PAF Base Masroor.
Karachi 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, 400mgd would continue to be supplied as usual.
The Water Board has appealed to the public to store water and use it in moderation. Residents of the University of Karachi have said that electricity to the residential area has also been cut, which forced them to take refuge in guest houses.
