Karachi University floods, resulting in an overflow of water on the premises and the surrounding area. This happened after a main pipeline, 83 inches wide, burst on the campus, flooding half of the neighbouring areas and the university campus alike. Water has infiltrated homes, causing a flood-like situation, causing great distress to people living in the area.
Failure to Take Action
Despite constant complaints and prior warnings by the residents, authorities have failed to take any action to fix the pipeline. Currently, the pipeline supplied water to various neigbourhoods in Karachi, which means that this incident would affect the lives of many for the upcoming weeks.
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The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation CEO, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, has announced that it is working on the pipeline as soon as possible and hopes to ensure that things get back to normal soon. During the repair period, the flow of water will be slowed down and partially suspended in some areas, including Jamshed Town, Jinnah Town, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Pak Colony, Golimar, Sher Shah, Old City Area, Landhi, Korangi, and PAF Base Masroor.
Currently, the city receives 650 million gallons per day, which will be reduced by 250 million gallons per day after the pipeline bursts. However, KWSC has assured that the city will still receive 400 million gallons per day, others in the affected areas.
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