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Karachi officials blamed for negligence after child's death
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a scathing response to administrative negligence, the City Council's Water and Sewerage Committee dismissed all inquiry reports submitted by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), and TransKarachi concerning the tragic death of three-yea
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Pak: Karachi residents protest at Sakhi Hasan hydrant over acute water cri
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Karachi's district Central protested at the Sakhi Hasan hydrant over severe water shortages. Dawn reported that repeated pumping station shutdowns caused major supply disruptions, though KWSC said power issues were resolved and normal water service had resumed.
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Karachi residents face water shortage problems amid frequent power failure
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As per DAWN News, a spokesperson of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) said that the city's crucial K-3 pumping station suffered a major electrical breakdown on Thursday night. This occurred just a day after electricity had been restored following a 41-hour power cut.
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Pak: Dhabeji power breakdown may trigger water shortage in Karachi
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A major power breakdown at Karachi's Dhabeji Pumping Station may cause a shortage of 100 million gallons of water per day. Partial supply is restored, and repairs are underway on an emergency basis. The station has faced repeated outages, forcing many residents to depend on water tankers.
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Karachi reels under water shortage as Dhabeji pumping station stays powerl
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A major power outage at Karachi's Dhabeji Pumping Station has caused a water shortfall of over 350 MGD, leaving many areas without supply. According to Dawn, repairs are delayed due to rainwater, worsening the crisis in districts like East, Central, Malir, and Korangi.
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Pakistan: Karachi's water crisis deepens as power outage halts key pumping
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The outage has caused a staggering water shortfall of over 350 million gallons per day (MGD). Karachi, which already receives just around 650 MGD against a daily demand of 1,250 MGD, is now facing even more dire conditions with dry taps in many areas.
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Severe water crisis hits Karachi, residents complain no water for 12 days
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents in several localities in Karachi continue to suffer a severe water crisis amid sweltering weather, leaving many with no option but to buy water on exorbitant rates, Dawn reported.
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Pakistan: Karachi University flooded, several areas affected after water p
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) took 24 hours to shut off the water supply of the pipeline that had ruptured on Tuesday.
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Major pipeline leak near Karachi University triggers flooding, 40 pc cut i
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The leak in the main supply line is anticipated to exacerbate water shortages for residents throughout the city, leading to a nearly 40 per cent reduction in water availability for the next four days due to necessary repair work.
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Pakistan: Water crisis deepens in Karachi amid delays in pipeline repairs
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Karachi Water and Sanitation Corporation (KWSC), the repair process is expected to take at least two more days, leaving nearly 40 to 50 percent of the city facing acute water shortages.
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Pakistan: Karachi's water woes worsen, tanker service suspended on Eid
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The city relies on the aging supply and distribution infrastructure of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) for nearly half of its daily water needs. However, a recent power outage at the Dhabeji Pumping Station has already disrupted its normal operations.
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Pakistan: Illegal water tankers in Karachi fuel Naegleria outbreaks, repor
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tests conducted on water samples from 50 union councils across the city found that a staggering 95 per cent were contaminated with the deadly Naegleria parasite.
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