Karachi, April 12 -- Karachi has been grappling with a severe water crisis following ongoing repair work on a critical water supply line, which has disrupted access to over 400 million gallons of water over the past two days, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to the Karachi Water and Sanitation Corporation (KWSC), the repair process is expected to take at least two more days, leaving nearly 40 to 50 per cent of the city facing acute water shortages.

Multiple leaks and bursts in the city's aging pipeline network, compounded by frequent power outages at pumping stations, have triggered the crisis. These recurring issues have severely impacted the already overburdened water distribution system.

As a result, many residents are ...