Sindh CM orders advance water arrangements for Karachi and Hyderabad
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed officials to ensure uninterrupted water supply to Karachi and Hyderabad during the coming closure of canals and Kotri Barrage. He gave the orders at a meeting reviewing water availability and supply plans.
- The CM chaired a meeting on water for Karachi and Hyderabad.
- Officials were told to complete arrangements before the scheduled canal and Kotri Barrage closure.
- Water reserves at Keenjhar Lake are to be closely monitored.
- Expected savings from K.B. Feeder lining are to be assessed and included in planning.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed authorities to ensure uninterrupted water supply to Karachi and Hyderabad during the upcoming closure of canals and Kotri Barrage, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday.
He chaired a meeting to review water availability and supply arrangements in the two cities. According to Daily Jang, the planning and development minister, the irrigation minister and the Karachi mayor attended. A spokesperson said a detailed review of availability and supply arrangements was carried out.
The chief minister told officials to monitor water reserves at Keenjhar Lake closely and to finish all arrangements before the scheduled closure. The water needs of Karachi and Hyderabad are to be reviewed jointly and advance arrangements completed.
The meeting reviewed progress on the K.B. Feeder lining and the K-IV project, both aimed at improving water availability for Karachi. The meeting was told that work on improving water delivery and savings for K-IV continues.
Murad Ali Shah said water wastage must be prevented and the efficiency of the irrigation system improved. He also called for close coordination between the Irrigation Department and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Officials were directed to assess the expected water savings from the feeder lining project and include them in future water planning. The chief minister said accurate estimates should be made, with the aim of a more reliable and sustainable supply for Karachi residents.
He also said decisions on major water projects should rest on authentic technical reviews, and that progress on the K.B. Feeder lining work should be monitored.
Why it matters for Pakistan
Karachi and Hyderabad are among Pakistan's largest cities, and water shortages there affect millions of residents. The directions aim to keep supply running while canals and Kotri Barrage are closed. The planned assessment of savings from the K.B. Feeder lining, along with progress on K-IV, concerns the longer-term supply that Karachi households depend on.
