Overview
- The citywide shortage, which deepened after April 27's power failure at the Dhabeji pumping station, began when three large transmission lines ruptured.
- The water utility says supply has climbed to about 610 million gallons a day against a stated need of 650, so a shortfall remains.
- Repairs on two lines are complete, but work on Line No. 2 continues, delaying full service to Korangi, Malir, Gulistan-e-Johar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Liaquatabad, DHA, Clifton, and other neighborhoods.
- Residents in some areas report up to nine days without water and are buying costly tanker supplies, while critics say government-run hydrants stayed open during pipeline outages.
- An agreement with the European Investment Bank will fund filtration plants at Gharo and Pipri and upgrades to the distribution network, pointing to medium-term relief once on-the-ground repairs finish.