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Power Outage at Dhabeji Pumping Station Risks Karachi Water Supply

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At a glance

  • A power outage at Dhabeji Pumping Station is affecting Karachi's water supply.
  • A K-Electric cable fault has knocked out 10 of the station's 21 pumps.
  • Authorities are working on restoration and have advised citizens to conserve water.

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A power breakdown at the Dhabeji Pumping Station is threatening Karachi's water supply. A cable fault in the K-Electric system has shut down 10 of the 21 pumps, affecting multiple pump houses. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) is coordinating with K-Electric to restore power and has advised residents to use water sparingly.

Latest development

A major power outage at Karachi’s Dhabeji Pumping Station, caused by a K-Electric cable fault, has disrupted the city's water supply. The outage has knocked out 10 of the station's 21 pumps.

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