Power Failure at Gharo Pumping Station Disrupts Water Supply to Karachi

A cable fault in K-Electric’s power supply system at the Gharo Pumping Station has disrupted electricity, temporarily affecting the water supply to Karachi.

According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), the power disruption has shut down the Gharo New Pump House, Gharo Old Pump House, and filtration plant, temporarily suspending water supply to the city from the Gharo Pumping Station.

The spokesperson said the affected areas may include Port Qasim, Bin Qasim Town, Shah Faisal Town, PNS Mehran, PAF Base Faisal, and Karsaz.

According to the Water Corporation, the Gharo Pumping Station supplies approximately 30 million gallons of water to Karachi daily. The power outage is expected to result in a water shortage of around 14 million gallons.

The spokesperson added that the Water Corporation supplies approximately 650 million gallons of water to the city every day, while 536 million gallons continue to be supplied despite the power disruption.

Water Corporation officials are in continuous contact with K-Electric management to restore electricity. The spokesperson said water supply from the Gharo Pumping Station would return to normal as soon as power is restored.