Karachi Faces Looming Water Crisis: 100 Million Gallon Deficit Due to K-Electric Maintenance
K-Electric’s planned maintenance at the Dhabeji Grid and Substation, commencing Monday, August 4, 2025, is set to trigger a severe water shortage in Karachi. ARY News reports the city could face a staggering 100 million gallon deficit.
This disruption to power supply will directly impact the city’s water pumping and treatment facilities, severely affecting water availability across Karachi. The scale of the anticipated shortage is alarming.
The timing of the maintenance, coupled with the already existing strain on Karachi’s water infrastructure, raises serious concerns about the potential for widespread disruption to daily life.
Authorities are yet to release a detailed plan to mitigate the impact of this impending crisis, leaving residents anxious and unprepared for the potential consequences. The situation highlights the urgent need for robust infrastructure upgrades and better coordination between power and water utilities to prevent future crises.
