Residents of Karachi faced another setback on Friday after a 33-inch water pipeline burst, cutting supply to New Karachi, Surjani Town, Haroonabad, Saif-ul-Marri Goth and nearby localities.

According to the Water & Sewerage Corporation, the line was damaged during excavation work near a drain by the Karachi Development Authority.

Officials confirmed that water supply from the affected pipeline was immediately shut down to prevent further losses.

Repair work began late Thursday night, and authorities assured that the line would be restored by tonight.

However, citizens expressed frustration, noting that several areas of District Central, West, and Keamari have already been deprived of water for the past 15 days.

Water Corporation engineers said emergency teams are working around the clock to complete repairs, but acknowledged that the prolonged crisis has compounded the difficulties of residents in Karachi’s worst-hit districts.