Water Crisis Deepens as Cable Theft Halts Supply Again

Water crisis deepens as cable theft halts supply again

Water supply in the metropolis was disrupted once again on Sunday after the theft of a power supply cable at the NEK pumping station, leaving several neighbourhoods parched in sweltering summar. According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), the main cable supplying electricity to the pumping station - provided by K-Electric - was stolen around 10.30am, causing suspension of power and halting pumping operation…

Water Supply Suspended in Karachi After K-Electric Cable Theft

K-Electric cable supplying power to the North East Karachi pumping station has been stolen, leading to a temporary suspension of water

Water supply suspended in several Karachi areas

Water supply in several areas of Karachi was disrupted after the main electricity cable feeding the North East Karachi pumping station was stolen, the Water Corporation spokesperson said on Sunday. According to the spokesperson, the power supply to the pumping station was suddenly suspended due to the theft, which directly affected water pumping operations across the system. The incident reportedly occurred at around 10:30am, causing an immediat…