Karachi, Apr 12 (UNI) Pakistan’s financial capital Karachi has been facing a debilitating water crisis for years due to the drying up of the Indus River in its Sindh province. Exacerbating this crisis, ongoing repair work on a major water supply line has disrupted access to over 400 million gallons of water over the past two days, leaving half of the city’s residents facing acute water shortage.
The crisis stems from leaks and bursts in the aging pipeline infrastructure, exacerbated by frequent power outages at the pumping stations. These issues have become routine and continue to hinder the already strained water distribution system, according to Dawn.
With repair work expected to take another two days, residents in many areas are struggling to access even basic water supplies, leading to widespread frustration and hardship.