Pakistan: Hyderabad’s water, sewerage crisis deepens as residents battle shortages

The crisis is particularly striking in neighbourhoods located close to the Indus River. Residents question why communities situated near a major water source continue to struggle for basic drinking water and are compelled to purchase supplies from tankers. Ageing and damaged water pipelines have remained unrepaired for years. Residents say the worsened network has contributed to the supply of dirty and unpleasant smelling water to homes. Videos allegedly showing discoloured and contaminated water emerging from household taps have also circulated on social media.

The sewerage situation has added another layer to the crisis. Stagnant sewage has been reported on Qadamgah Maula Ali Road, one of the city’s busy routes, where wastewater remained accumulated from morning until late at night. The stagnant sewage reportedly disrupted commercial activity and created difficulties for pedestrians and motorists using the road, as cited by The Express Tribune.

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