Gas emergency has escalated in Karachi during Ramazan month after the danger of power loadshedding. As per reports, a few areas of Karachi are confronting low gas pressure issues and others denied of gas supply during Ramazan. The gas emergency was strengthened after a specialized shortcoming created at Sawan gas field, bringing about a drop of gas supply of 44 mmcfd.
The regions that are confronting gas supply issues included North Karachi, North Nazimabad, Gulistan-e-Johar, Orangi Town, Korangi, Landhi, Baldia Town, Qaimkhani Province, Liaquatabad, Hijrat State, Nursery, DHA, Saddar, Kathore, Plan 33 and others. Sources told that Sui Southern Gas Organization (SSGC) is confronting deficiency of more than 300 mmcfd gas supply.
Because of gas load shedding, the inhabitants of Baloch Para Jahangir Street organized a dissent at the blood vessel streets which upset the traffic from Master Mandir to High schooler Hatti.
The protestors said that they are constantly confronting gas shedding soon after the start of Ramazan month and confronting inconveniences during Sehri and Iftar timings. The protestors requested the prompt rebuilding of gas supply nearby.