Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a temporary suspension of gas supply in several areas of Karachi due to pipeline work near Nipa Flyover on the BRT route, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday.
According to the company, lowering work on 16-inch and 20-inch high-pressure gas pipelines will be carried out between Saturday and Sunday night at the request of TransKarachi.
The maintenance work is scheduled from 10 pm on Saturday until 5 am on Sunday, although officials warned that due to technical reasons, the operation could continue until 8 am.
During the work, gas supply will remain temporarily suspended in several areas, including all blocks of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, PIB Colony, Jamshed Road, Lines Area, and PHS Society until Sunday morning.
Some parts of Saddar, Kharadar, Lyari, and Garden and surrounding localities are also expected to be affected.
SSGC said areas surrounding Liaquat National Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital, and Karachi Central Jail would face temporary disruption during the operation.
The company added that consumers in the SITE Industrial Area may also experience low gas pressure.
SSGC apologised for the inconvenience and advised consumers to take necessary precautions during the temporary shutdown.