Karachi's water shortages

[Adil_94]

https://vimeo.com/161229777. How accurate is this video ?

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[dayvancowboy]

That's what happens when you think you have the God-given right to have as many children as you want without realizing the consequences of such selfishness.

 

[speed]

That's what happens when you think you have the God-given right to have as many children as you want without realizing the consequences of such selfishness.

Pakistans fertility rate is below 3.

 

[Saeed]

West is responsible for climate change and this is why we don't have enough water.

 

[dayvancowboy]

West is responsible for climate change and this is why we don't have enough water.

Who told Pakistanis in KP to tear down trees and pollute their own water in the Indus? Can't even take responsibility for your own actions.

 

[Saeed]

Who told Pakistanis in KP to tear down trees and pollute their own water in the Indus? Can't even take responsibility for your own actions.

Whatever. Most industrial factories are in western countries and we all know these factories have major role in climate change.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Whatever. Most industrial factories are in western countries and we all know these factories have major role in climate change.

Yet we don't see these shortages in Western Countries.

Everything a white man does invariably affects our poor subcontinent countries.

 

[Slog]

It's prolly true. Maybe not affecting the posh areas as much but soon enough it will unless something drastic is done

Unfortunately doubt anything will happen. Sindh government is filled with zombies and federal government would rather pamper a Punjabi cat than do anything such as this for Karachi

 

[Haroon786]

That looks shocking.

I can only speak about what I've seen of Karachi, last year when visiting Pakistan, I had a stop at Karachi airport and from about 20-30 miles to stopping, all I could see of this so called metropolis was barren wasteland and slums. That doesn't necessarily mean that the entirety of Karachi is submerged in this mess but the fact that the environment looked dead and just lacking of any kind of subsistence, IMO adds credence to the OP video.

The situation might not be that bad that 20 million people are affected, but certainly I think at least a few million have been impaired by this.

 

[Saeed]

Yet we don't see these shortages in Western Countries.

Everything a white man does invariably affects our poor subcontinent countries.

Even heard of California drought? Just because they don't teach this stuff in poor subcontinent countries doesn't mean it never happens in superior white countries.

 

[Haroon786]

It's prolly true. Maybe not affecting the posh areas as much but soon enough it will unless something drastic is done

Unfortunately doubt anything will happen. Sindh government is filled with zombies and federal government would rather pamper a Punjabi cat than do anything such as this for Karachi

This is a genuine human need that is far more important than any flashy industrial project whose benefit is only a fraction of what it costs.

 

[dayvancowboy]

Whatever. Most industrial factories are in western countries and we all know these factories have major role in climate change.

Says the guy who refuses to take responsibility for his own problems and blames it on the West.

 

[dayvancowboy]

Even heard of California drought? Just because they don't teach this stuff in poor subcontinent countries doesn't mean it never happens in superior white countries.

And unlike people such as yourself, people in California are actually doing about it.

What will Pakistanis do other than blame it on the kuffar and pray that Allah will bless al-Bakistan with more rain?

 

[Adil_94]

Most people won't even know what climate change is. In a country like Pakistan climate change is low down on the scale of problems. But it is something that needs to be addressed.

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[dayvancowboy]

Most people won't even know what climate change is. In a country like Pakistan climate change is low down on the scale of problems. But it is something that needs to be addressed.

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Check this: http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/03/04/pakistans-big-threat-isnt-terrorism-its-climate-change/

 

[Cricket lover 27]

Says the guy who refuses to take responsibility for his own problems and blames it on the West.

The irony in your post....says the man who blames every problem in Pak on Saudia rather than taking responsibility for it.

 

[Cricket lover 27]

The liberal blames Saudia the conservative blames West both play the blame game rather than take responsibility for their own actions.

 

[dayvancowboy]

The irony in your post....says the man who blames every problem in Pak on Saudia rather than taking responsibility for it.

False equivalence there. I don't blame every single problem in the country on Saudi Arabia.

When it comes to climate change and deforestation, I blame the complicity of Pakistanis who are so eager to destroy their precious resources because they can't fathom controlling their rapid population growth.

 

[Satya1]

IS that true ''Karachi contributes 40-60% revenue''?

Every-time i read news about Karachi ......Water shortage,Sectarian killings,Target killings,Gang wars,Taliban control terrorism and so on.

Only one city for 2cr or 10% population (out of 20cr)40% revenue is too much disturbing and bound to fail.

 

[Greenstorm]

Water shortage in Karachi is mostly due to Tanker mafia who are making billions by selling water to the people. They create artificial shortage, cutting water supply by either bribing the administration or by using political influence and then they send their water tankers to supply water to the people and in return take their hard earned money.

 

[DW44]

Pakistans fertility rate is below 3.

Damage is already done. Population is already north of 200 million which is well in excess of Pakistan's carrying capacity so even modest growth(and, at 2%, it's still not modest by any means) adds more people that we don't have the resources to support.

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[dayvancowboy]

Damage is already done. Population is already north of 200 million which is well in excess of Pakistan's carrying capacity so even modest growth(and, at 2%, it's still not modest by any means) adds more people that we don't have the resources to support.

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And majority won't live in Baluchistan so no matter how much Islamic unity-thumping that Pakistanis will gloat about, no one in Baluchistan wants a huge influx of Punjabis or Sindhis or another ethnic group to dominate over them.

 

[DW44]

And majority won't live in Baluchistan so no matter how much Islamic unity-thumping that Pakistanis will gloat about, no one in Baluchistan wants a huge influx of Punjabis or Sindhis or another ethnic group to dominate over them.

Baluchistan is irrelevant here, it can't even sustain a population of 20 million, much less deal with a mass influx from other parts of Pakistan on top of its own population of 13-14 million. Baluchistan's size is deceptive because it's mostly a desert with very little water or arable land so it has a very low carrying capacity relative to its size. Also, the resentment factor you mentioned is true to an extent but the Baloch don't really mind Sindhis. It's mostly Punjabis and Urdu speakers they don't like.

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[Manager101]

The moment Industrial revolution was initiated in 1760s, Human being virtually pressed a self-destruct button.

Alas !! We humans have proved ourselves to be foolish beings in so called "modern age" trying to destroy our earth into nothingness.

Those who lived during agricultural age at least had purest of all environment with pleasant climate.

I hope the new generation realizes the importance of nature and get rid of this artificial life that we are sustaining and do something drastic for improvement, or else our friend (earth) will soon become our enemy.

 

[Abdullah719]

Water projects slip down priority list in Sindh budget

While Karachi finds itself at the centre of a water crisis that has been worsening for years now, the Sindh government has apparently put the city’s water needs on the backburner, setting aside just Rs150 million for a 65 MGD excess water project in the provincial budget for the coming year.

The project, which was approved in 2014 and construction for which began in 2017, was planned so that it would reach completion within two years. However, it has remained in limbo for the past year, mainly due to lack of funds and the government’s apparent lack of interest.

Considered crucial for overcoming the prevalent water scarcity in Karachi, it is now likely to face further delays with the government failing to allocate sufficient funds for its completion.

Similarly, just Rs50 million has been earmarked for the much-vaunted K-IV bulk water project, which was initially to see its completion in 2018.

Karachi needs 1,200 million gallons of water daily to sustain the needs of its population. However, the city is only supplied with 406 MGD of water. Under the distribution system of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board, 364 MGD and 42 MGD of water is provided for domestic use and the industries, respectively.

Spoiler

Improving water and sanitation

In a bid to improve the water supply and sanitation system, the government has earmarked Rs50 million for the construction and repair of filter plants at Gharo, Pipri and COD, as well as North East filter plant, running under the KWSB. Once rehabilitated, the plants will improve water filtration for Karachi by 210 MGD.

Apart from this, Rs15 million has been set aside for the construction of new filter plants in Karachi, while Rs62.5 million has been allocated for the upgrading of the K-III, K-II and NE pumping stations, Rs62 million for the upgrade of Hub pumping house and pumping station, Rs37 million for the upgrade of Gharo pumping station and Rs25 million for the upgrade of Damloti pumping station.

Separately, Rs37.5 million has been kept for laying down water pipelines in Defence Housing Authority, Qayyumabad and other areas.

Besides, the Sindh government has earmarked Rs18.7 million each for all six districts of Karachi, to spend on the repair and replacement of water and sewerage pipelines.

As much as Rs100 million has been set aside for the procurement of machinery and sewerage cleaning in Karachi. In addition to this, sums have also been allocated for the construction and repair of various roads and drains across the city.

Rehabilitation schemes

The provincial government has also announced Rs330.11 million for the Competitive and Livable City of Karachi Project, which it has launched in collaboration with the World Bank (WB). The project, aimed at carrying a property survey of the metropolis and enhance its living conditions, is to cost Rs33.6 billion, of which Rs32.2 billion will be paid by the WB and Rs1.4 billion by the Sindh government.

It has further reserved Rs25 million for controlling environmental pollution at Clifton Beach and to protect and preserve marine life.

Solid waste management

Besides, the government has set aside another Rs330 million for establishing six garbage transfer stations in Karachi. Moreover, Rs240 million has been allocated for the establishment of two landfill sites, Rs23 million for a feasibility study pertaining to hospital waste management and Rs26 million for a study pertaining to industrial solid waste management.

KWSB overhaul

Furthermore, the government has earmarked Rs70 million for the first phase of Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project, which has been initiated to make the water board a viable utility.

Jointly launched with the WB and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the project is to cost around Rs14.7 billion, of which Rs5.8 billion is to be paid by the WB and as much by the AIIB, while remaining Rs2.9 billion is to be furnished by the Sindh government.

The government has separately earmarked Rs22 million for carrying out a study of the project, so that a project implementation unit can be set up.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2245602/1-water-projects-slip-priority-list-sindh-budget/

 

[Bewal Express]

Water projects slip down priority list in Sindh budget

While Karachi finds itself at the centre of a water crisis that has been worsening for years now, the Sindh government has apparently put the city’s water needs on the backburner, setting aside just Rs150 million for a 65 MGD excess water project in the provincial budget for the coming year.

The project, which was approved in 2014 and construction for which began in 2017, was planned so that it would reach completion within two years. However, it has remained in limbo for the past year, mainly due to lack of funds and the government’s apparent lack of interest.

Considered crucial for overcoming the prevalent water scarcity in Karachi, it is now likely to face further delays with the government failing to allocate sufficient funds for its completion.

Similarly, just Rs50 million has been earmarked for the much-vaunted K-IV bulk water project, which was initially to see its completion in 2018.

Karachi needs 1,200 million gallons of water daily to sustain the needs of its population. However, the city is only supplied with 406 MGD of water. Under the distribution system of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board, 364 MGD and 42 MGD of water is provided for domestic use and the industries, respectively.

Spoiler

Improving water and sanitation

In a bid to improve the water supply and sanitation system, the government has earmarked Rs50 million for the construction and repair of filter plants at Gharo, Pipri and COD, as well as North East filter plant, running under the KWSB. Once rehabilitated, the plants will improve water filtration for Karachi by 210 MGD.

Apart from this, Rs15 million has been set aside for the construction of new filter plants in Karachi, while Rs62.5 million has been allocated for the upgrading of the K-III, K-II and NE pumping stations, Rs62 million for the upgrade of Hub pumping house and pumping station, Rs37 million for the upgrade of Gharo pumping station and Rs25 million for the upgrade of Damloti pumping station.

Separately, Rs37.5 million has been kept for laying down water pipelines in Defence Housing Authority, Qayyumabad and other areas.

Besides, the Sindh government has earmarked Rs18.7 million each for all six districts of Karachi, to spend on the repair and replacement of water and sewerage pipelines.

As much as Rs100 million has been set aside for the procurement of machinery and sewerage cleaning in Karachi. In addition to this, sums have also been allocated for the construction and repair of various roads and drains across the city.

Rehabilitation schemes

The provincial government has also announced Rs330.11 million for the Competitive and Livable City of Karachi Project, which it has launched in collaboration with the World Bank (WB). The project, aimed at carrying a property survey of the metropolis and enhance its living conditions, is to cost Rs33.6 billion, of which Rs32.2 billion will be paid by the WB and Rs1.4 billion by the Sindh government.

It has further reserved Rs25 million for controlling environmental pollution at Clifton Beach and to protect and preserve marine life.

Solid waste management

Besides, the government has set aside another Rs330 million for establishing six garbage transfer stations in Karachi. Moreover, Rs240 million has been allocated for the establishment of two landfill sites, Rs23 million for a feasibility study pertaining to hospital waste management and Rs26 million for a study pertaining to industrial solid waste management.

KWSB overhaul

Furthermore, the government has earmarked Rs70 million for the first phase of Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project, which has been initiated to make the water board a viable utility.

Jointly launched with the WB and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the project is to cost around Rs14.7 billion, of which Rs5.8 billion is to be paid by the WB and as much by the AIIB, while remaining Rs2.9 billion is to be furnished by the Sindh government.

The government has separately earmarked Rs22 million for carrying out a study of the project, so that a project implementation unit can be set up.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2245602/1-water-projects-slip-priority-list-sindh-budget/

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