Water shortage worsens in Karachi

KARACHI: An additional 175 million gallon water shortage is being experienced in the city as K-Electric (KE) continues load shedding at water pumping stations.

The spokesman for the Water Board told Geo News four hours of load shedding was being conducted at five pumping stations of the city. The spokesman added that the shortage would continue for at least the next 72 hours.

According to the MD Water Board, KE should not conduct load shedding at pumping stations as the city is already facing a 560 million gallon shortage on a daily basis.
Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddqui has taken notice of the situation and contacted the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KE. A spokesman for the Commissioner House said KE had been directed to immediately stop load shedding at pumping stations.
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said KE should change its attitude otherwise the government would be forced to take action.