KARACHI, Aug 17: Water level in Hub dam’s reservoir further increased to 313 RL (Reservoir Level) in the wake of Thursday’s rains.

Wapda officials said the water level will further increase on Friday as rainwater was continuously pouring in its catchment area from different directions.

Hub dam reservoir whose level had receded to 282.9 RL on July 29 has, so far, received over 31 feet of water during the current monsoon season, they added.

The localities which are supplied water from Hub dam include sprawling townships of Orangi, Baldia, SITE (both residential and industrial areas), Qasba, Shershah and parts of North Karachi.

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