{"id":66762,"date":"2019-09-06T04:30:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T04:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=66762"},"modified":"2019-09-05T12:24:13","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T12:24:13","slug":"ways-solving-water-shortage-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/ways-solving-water-shortage-karachi.html","title":{"rendered":"Taking Small Steps to Resolve Karachi\u2019s Water Shortage at an Individual Level"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Considering the recent rains in Karachi, many people will wonder whether the city is genuinely facing a water crisis. Unfortunately, although the recent rains have filled the Hub Dam and Keenjhar Lake, which are two of the primary sources of water for the city, the fact cannot be denied that inadequate water supply in Karachi is a dire reality, one that many of its residents face with a brave face. Here, we\u2019ll discuss just how bad the situation is and how you can play your part in solving Karachi\u2019s water shortage concerns on an individual level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan Ranks High in Terms of Water Consumption and Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Climate Change Leads to Water Shortage Across Pakistan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Several studies and reports have confirmed that Pakistan is on the edge of a major water crisis in the coming years if efforts are not made to prevent leaks, store excess water, and convert seawater as well as wastewater into reusable forms. Climate change is the largest factor involved in the shortage of water in the country, and since water consumption levels continue to rise, without an increase in supply, groundwater depletion is fast becoming a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solution to Pakistan\u2019s water problems does not lie outside our everyday lives, though. After discussing the water situation in Karachi, we\u2019ll move on to the seemingly small but potent steps that you can take to play your part in solving Karachi\u2019s water shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karachi Faces a Water Shortage of Nearly 700 Million Gallons per Day (MGD)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Broken or Leaking Pipes Result in Inadequate Supply of Water in Karachi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The number is astounding, right? Well, the city\u2019s current population requires around 1,100 MGD and only 400 MGD is being delivered. Aside from the inability of the people to store water in their homes due to load shedding of power and lack of electricity in the area, many parts of the town are not even receiving the due water supply on a daily basis. It is also worth noting that the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) supplies water to different areas on Karachi at different times of the day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The worst-hit areas are DHA, Landhi, Malir, Korangi, and Orangi, as well as parts of North Nazimabad, North Karachi, and Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Many new developments being built on the outskirts of Karachi are, therefore, establishing their own water treatment plants to ensure an adequate supply of water to residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what are the primary causes of inadequate water supply in Karachi, and what can you do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Water Shortage in Karachi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n