Pakistan, July 24 -- Residents of Karachi's Kemari and West districts, who have long suffered from severe water shortages, are likely to get relief as the new Hub Canal becomes operational on August 14. This development is expected to ease the city's water crisis and improve daily supply to these water-starved areas.

According to Dawn newspaper, the new canal is a major project by the provincial government aimed at strengthening Karachi's water infrastructure. It will provide an additional 100 million gallons per day (MGD), while the old Hub Canal, currently supplying 150 MGD, is also being repaired alongside the new construction.

Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced on platform 'X' that the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation is fully prep...