Karachi will face a water shortage on Thursday, 13 November 2026, as annual maintenance work at the Dhabeji Pumping Station stops nine of the station’s 21 pumps for 14 hours. The Karachi Water Shortage will cut the city’s supply by about 130 million gallons, with the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) supplying around 520 million gallons against the usual 650 million gallons a day. K-Electric has scheduled the power shutdown from 10 a.m. to midnight on 13 November, and the Water Corporation has advised residents in the affected areas to store enough water before the maintenance begins.
Detail
Information
Date of Shortage
Thursday, 13 November 2026
Power Shutdown
10 a.m. to midnight (14 hours) at Dhabeji Grid Station
Reason
Annual maintenance work by K-Electric
Pumps Affected
9 of the Dhabeji Pumping Station’s 21 pumps
Water Shortfall
About 130 million gallons
Supply on 13 November
Around 520 million gallons (usual: 650 million gallons a day)
Utility
Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC)
Why Karachi Will Face a Water Shortage on 13 November
The shortage is the result of planned annual maintenance, not a fault or breakdown. K-Electric has issued a schedule for the planned power shutdown at the Dhabeji Grid Station, and the Water Corporation has confirmed the timings and the expected effect on supply.
Planned Maintenance: K-Electric will carry out annual maintenance work at the Dhabeji Grid Station on 13 November 2026.
Power Shutdown: Electricity supply to the Dhabeji Pumping Station will remain suspended for 14 hours, from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Pumps Stopped: The power interruption will render nine of the Dhabeji Pumping Station’s 21 pumps temporarily inoperative.
Main Intake Point: The Dhabeji Pumping Station is Karachi’s primary water intake point, so any stoppage there directly reduces the volume of water supplied to the city.
Advance Notice: The schedule was announced in advance so that residents and the Water Corporation could prepare for the disruption.
Which Areas Will Be Affected
Water supply is expected to be disrupted in a large number of areas across Karachi. The Water Corporation has named the districts and neighbourhoods where residents should expect reduced supply or no supply during the shutdown.
East and Central Areas: Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Shah Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Jinnah will face disruption.
South and West Areas: Clifton, Saddar and Lyari will also be affected.
North and Central Areas: Chanesar, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad and parts of North Karachi will face disruption.
Partial Disruption: Nazimabad and Gulberg Town will face partial disruption during the shutdown.
Scale of Impact: The disruption covers residential areas in almost every part of the city, because the Dhabeji station feeds the main supply network.
The Water Corporation has given clear figures for the shortfall, so residents know how much less water the city will receive on 13 November. The figures have been confirmed by both the Water Corporation and independent reporting of the shutdown schedule.
Daily Shortfall: About 130 million gallons less water will be available on 13 November 2026.
Supply During Shutdown: The Water Corporation will endeavour to maintain a supply of around 520 million gallons during the shutdown.
Usual Supply: Karachi normally receives approximately 650 million gallons of water every day.
Proportion Affected: The shortfall is about one fifth of the city’s usual daily supply, which is why the disruption will be felt across so many areas.
Pumps in Operation: Twelve of the station’s 21 pumps will keep running during the 14-hour shutdown, which is how the reduced supply of 520 million gallons will be maintained.
How Long the Disruption Will Last
The disruption will not end the moment power returns at midnight. The Water Corporation’s own annual maintenance continues after the electricity shutdown ends, so some areas will face partial disruption for longer.
Power Shutdown: Electricity will remain suspended from 10 a.m. to midnight on 13 November 2026, a total of 14 hours.
Pumps Restarted: Once K-Electric completes its maintenance work and restores electricity, six of the nine affected pumps at Dhabeji will be brought back into operation.
Further Maintenance: The Water Corporation’s own annual maintenance work will continue for another 22 hours after the power shutdown ends.
Three Pumps Out: During this further maintenance period, only three pumps at Dhabeji will remain out of operation.
Last Areas to Recover: Water supply will return to normal in most affected areas after the power returns, except in Landhi, Korangi, Malir and Shah Faisal, where partial disruption will continue during the further maintenance.
The Water Corporation has advised residents to prepare in advance. Because the shutdown date and timings are known, households in the affected areas can store water and plan their use before the supply drops.
Store Water: Store sufficient water before the maintenance begins on the morning of 13 November 2026.
Use Carefully: Use stored water carefully until the maintenance work finishes and supply returns to normal.
Hydrants Closed: The Landhi and Sherpao hydrants will remain closed during the shutdown, so residents should not depend on them for water during this period.
Plan Ahead: Households should fill tanks and containers on 12 November, before the 10 a.m. shutdown begins.
Check Updates: Residents should follow announcements from the Water Corporation for any change in the schedule or the restoration timings.
How to Get Help and Water Tankers
Residents who face problems during the shortage can contact the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation directly. The corporation offers complaint management, bill services and online tanker booking through its official portal.
Helpline: Call the KWSC helpline at 1334 for complaints about water supply, sewerage issues, billing or illegal connections.
Official Portal: Visit the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation’s official website, kwsc.gos.pk, for services and updates.
Online Tanker Booking: Request water tankers online through the KWSC portal for areas without piped water supply.
Complaint Management: Raise and track complaints regarding water supply, sewerage issues and billing discrepancies through the portal or the helpline.
Head Office: The KWSC head office is at 9th Mile Karsaz, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi.
9th Mile Karsaz, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi-75350
Conclusion: The Karachi Water Shortage on 13 November 2026 is a planned disruption caused by 14 hours of annual maintenance at the Dhabeji Pumping Station, with nine of 21 pumps stopped and about 130 million gallons less water for the city. Residents of Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Shah Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Saddar, Lyari, Jinnah, Chanesar, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad and parts of North Karachi should store water before 10 a.m. on 13 November, use it carefully, and contact the KWSC helpline at 1334 if they face problems. Supply will return to normal in most areas once power is restored, though Landhi, Korangi, Malir and Shah Faisal will face partial disruption for about 22 hours more.
When will Karachi face a water shortage?
Karachi will face a water shortage on Thursday, 13 November 2026, when electricity supply to the Dhabeji Pumping Station will remain suspended from 10 a.m. to midnight for annual maintenance.
Which areas of Karachi will be affected by the water shortage?
Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Shah Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Saddar, Lyari, Jinnah, Chanesar, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad and parts of North Karachi will face disruption, with partial disruption in Nazimabad and Gulberg Town.
How much water will Karachi be short of on 13 November?
The city will receive about 130 million gallons less water. The Water Corporation will supply around 520 million gallons against the usual 650 million gallons a day.
When will water supply return to normal?
Six of the nine affected pumps will restart once electricity is restored at midnight. Supply will return to normal in most areas then, but Landhi, Korangi, Malir and Shah Faisal will face partial disruption for about 22 hours more while maintenance continues.
What should residents do before the shutdown?
Residents should store sufficient water before 10 a.m. on 13 November and use it carefully until work finishes. The Landhi and Sherpao hydrants will remain closed during the shutdown.
Who should residents contact for help?
Residents can call the KWSC helpline at 1334 or visit the official website, kwsc.gos.pk, for complaints, updates and online tanker booking.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
