Pipeline leak near KU triggers water shortage in Karachi

A major pipeline leak near the University of Karachi (KU) on Tuesday flooded large sections of the campus, triggering an emergency response from the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), The News reported. The rupture occurred in an 84-inch-wide supply line, known as Siphon No. 19, submerging over half of KU’s residential area and allowing water to enter homes inside the university premises. Play Video In a statement, the KWSC confirmed that the leak could lead to partial disruption of water supply to several neighbourhoods across Karachi. The corporation’s spokesperson stated that KWSC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Siddiqui noticed the situation and directed relevant teams to begin repair work immediately.