Gas Supply Disruption in Karachi Rawalpindi

Gas Supply Disruption in Karachi Rawalpindi

In a statement, the company announced that the gas supply will remain suspended for eight hours near Peoples Chowrangi Karachi due to the relocation work of a 12-inch diameter high-pressure gas pipeline.

SSGC said that in the wake of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, the pipeline line will be relocated on December 14.

“During the replacement work, the gas supply will be shut off from 10:00 pm on December 14 till 6:00 am on December 15”, it said.

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As per the SSGS, the gas supply to Agha Khan Hospital, Liaquat National Hospital, and Saylani Welfare Trust will remain affected, however, the supply to households during the said timings already remains shut off for profiling.

On the other hand, Rawalpindi is facing a severe gas crisis, with supply disruptions reported in 70% of the city’s areas as the mercury has dropped.

As per details, residents of Chaklala Scheme III, Gulistan Colony, Wilayat Homes, Edgar Mohalla, Jamia Masjid Road, Dhoke Hassu, Dhoke Kashmirian, Sadiqabad Khurram Colony, Rawalpindi Cantonment, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, and Dhoke Kala Khan are unable to prepare meals due to the lack of gas supply.

The crisis has also forced the closure of tandoors in many neighborhoods as the people are struggling to manage their daily needs.

The gas crisis has distressed parents especially, as they are sending their children to school without breakfast.