PAKISTAN
Karachi’s water supply system faced major disruptions throughout November 2025 due to prolonged and repeated power outages at key water pumping stations, according to new data released by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC). The utility has warned that the megacity’s water security is being compromised primarily because of unreliable electricity supply from K-Electric.
A KWSC spokesperson said Karachi suffered a total shortage of 884 million gallons of water in November alone. The largest deficit occurred at the Dhabeji Pumping Station, where a 132-hour and 20-minute power outage caused a massive shortfall of 424 million gallons. At the Damloti Pumping Station, a 146-hour power interruption resulted in an additional 111 million-gallon shortage.
| Pumping Station | Water Shortage (Million Gallons) |
|---|---|
| North East Karachi Pumping Station | 335 |
| Hub Station | 6 |
| Pipri Station | 6 |
| Gharo Station | 2 |
Officials said that extended electricity failures forced central pumping stations to shut down for hours at a time, directly affecting the citywide water supply. They stressed that stable electricity is essential for maintaining pumping pressure and ensuring timely distribution of water across Karachi’s densely populated districts.
KWSC officials urged K-Electric to immediately ensure constant, stable, and uninterrupted power supply to all central pumping stations. They also called for urgent technical improvements, noting that repeated cable faults have damaged pumping machinery. Measures such as alternative feeders, standby cables, and comprehensive technical upgrades were described as critical to safeguarding Karachi’s water infrastructure from future disruptions.
The KWSC spokesperson added that the organization remains in continuous coordination with K-Electric to minimize supply gaps. He confirmed that, following the restoration of power, water supply across the city had returned to normal. – ERMD
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