Pipeline burst disrupts Karachi water supply

KARACHI: A pipeline burst at Dhabeji and Gharo pumping station caused suspension of the water supply to several parts of the city on Friday.

A power breakdown at the pumping station caused a 72-inch diameter burst which affected water supply, said a Karachi Water & Sewerage Board spokesperson.

The three areas where the pipeline burst was inundated with water as well.

According to the spokesperson, severe fluctuations in power supply to the pumping station between Thursday night and Friday morning were the reason behind the burst.

The spokesperson added that while repair work has been initiated, water to the city is being supplied from alternative sources.

Keenjhar Lake and Hub dam are the two primary sources of water for metropolis.

PEOPLE PROTEST AGAINST WATER SHORTAGE:

Sindh Progressive Committee (SPC) on Friday held a protest demonstration outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) against the acute irrigation water shortage in Sindh and what they called ‘fake cases’ filed against political activists in Moro.

A group of people lead by Jeay Sindh Mahaz (JSM) Chairman Abdul Khaliq Junejo, Awami Jamhoori Party (AJP) Chairman Amanullah Shaikh and Awami Workers Party’s (AWP) leader Shafi Shaikh of staged a protest against water shortage and alleged arrest of activists.

They said that there is an acute shortage of canal water in Sindh because of which standing crops are getting dried.

Raising the issue of arrests for protesting against the killing of a Bagri woman, they said that Moro police baton charged and arrested some members of Bagri community and also arrested workers of AWP and other political parties, demanding the release of arrested people immediately.