Sindh Local Government Minister SaeedGhani revealed that Karachi’s water supply currently meets only half of the city’s demand. Addressing a query from opposition member Jamal Ahmed in the Sindh Assembly, Ghani acknowledged the exacerbated water shortages due to the increased demand during summer and ongoing electricity load-shedding. Ghani highlighted the severe water crisis affecting multiple areas in Karachi, especially North Nazimabad, where residents face significant shortages. A plan is being devised to reallocate water supply. Currently, 90 percent of water from a central reservoir is directed to District Central, with some also going to parts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
The new strategy involves redirecting water to Gulshan-e-Iqbal from an alternate reservoir, thereby increasing the supply to North Nazimabad. The minister pointed out that Karachi receives 100 MGD (million gallons per day) from the Hub source, but due to canal issues, only 70 MGD is currently available. Repairs are underway to restore the full 100 MGD, with plans to boost this by an additional 50 MGD, bringing the total to 150 MGD. Efforts are ongoing to enhance the overall water supply in Karachi, including the K-IV water project aimed at increasing water availability to meet the city’s growing demand. Ghani reassured that the government is committed to addressing the water crisis and improving the supply to match Karachi’s needs.
