Dhabeji shutdown likely to disrupt water supply across Karachi

KARACHI: Karachi is expected to face a significant water shortage on November 13 as a scheduled electricity shutdown and maintenance work at the Dhabeji pumping station are likely to reduce the city's daily water supply by approximately 130 million gallons.

According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, K-Electric will suspend power supply to the Dhabeji grid station from 10am to midnight on November 13 as part of its annual maintenance.

The shutdown will affect nine of the pumping station's 21 pumps, reducing the city's water supply from around 650 million gallons to 520 million gallons per day.

Several areas, including Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Shah Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Saddar and Lyari, are expected to face water shortages.

Parts of Jinnah, Chaneser, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad and North Karachi will also experience disruptions, while some areas of Nazimabad and Gulberg Town may face partial shortages.

The spokesperson added that the Landhi and Sherpao water hydrants will remain closed during the electricity suspension.

After K-Electric completes its maintenance work, six of the nine affected pumps will be restored, helping normalise water supply in most areas. However, Landhi, Korangi, Malir and Shah Faisal are expected to continue facing supply disruptions.