Karachi:Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has mandated swift action to enhance the water supply systems in Karachi and Hyderabad. This directive comes as preparations are underway for an impending closure of canals and the Kotri Barrage, with the aim of maintaining an uninterrupted water supply to these cities.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Chief Minister made these statements during a meeting held in Karachi. During the meeting, officials briefed him on the current water supply situation in both Karachi and Hyderabad, as well as the arrangements being planned to address their water requirements during the closure period.
The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of completing all necessary preparations before the scheduled closure to ensure that water delivery to the cities remains unaffected. He also highlighted the need to improve the canal network's efficiency and reduce water transmission losses to cope with Karachi's increasing water demand.