Water shortage expected as Dhabeji pumping station shuts 7 pumps for 48 hours

Karachi is expected to face a severe water shortage as seven out of nine pumps at the Dhabeji Pumping Station will remain shut for 48 hours starting today due to maintenance and system upgradation work, according to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation.

A spokesperson for the utility said that the shutdown is being carried out to connect a newly constructed water transmission line with the existing distribution network. The work is scheduled to begin this afternoon and will continue for two days as part of ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts.

During this period, water supply from major pumping systems will be significantly reduced. Officials confirmed that seven pumps will remain non-operational for 48 hours, while two additional pumps will stay closed for another five days to complete technical work. Normal supply from the seven pumps is expected to resume on April 27.

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As a result, several major areas of Karachi will experience either partial or complete suspension of water supply. These include North Karachi, Surjani Town, Scheme 33, and Gulistan-e-Johar, while parts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Saddar, Landhi, Korangi, and Chanesar Town will also face disruptions.

In addition, key hydrants including Nipa, Safoora, and Sakhi Hasan will remain closed during the maintenance period, further affecting water distribution across the city.

Officials warned that Karachi could face a daily water shortfall of around 250 million gallons during the shutdown, increasing pressure on the already strained water supply system. They urged citizens to use water judiciously and store adequate supplies in advance.

The water utility stated that the upgrade is necessary to improve long-term supply efficiency and stabilize pressure across the city once the new system becomes fully operational.