For the past four days, Karachi’s water supply has been in a mess, leaving people across the city in a tough spot without water. It’s not just one area; places like Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, PIB Colony, Garden, Saddar, and Ranchore Line are among those struck. Even residents in Landhi, Korangi, Shah Faisal Colony, Malir, and Gulistan-e-Johar face dry taps and struggle to get by.
The situation is so bad that some rickshaw drivers have been caught washing their vehicles late at night using clean water that’s pooled on the streets. This kind of waste adds fuel to the fire, making it harder for residents who can’t even find enough water to drink or cook.
Yesterday, the Water Corporation claimed they had fixed some issues in three spots across the city. But then, as luck would have it, during BRT construction, the main pipeline burst near Old Sabzi Mandi, leading to a major clean water leak. Despite the authorities’ claims, no repairs have started yet, and the water keeps leaking away.
The frustration hit a boiling point when people from PIB Colony took to the streets, protesting the ongoing water shortage along with power outages. Their protest blocked University Road, but after some talks with the police, they managed to reach an agreement, and the road leading to Hasan Square was reopened, allowing traffic to flow again.
The water crisis is far from over, and residents are still anxiously waiting for a solution. The question remains: when will the taps flow again in Karachi?
