Karachi residents resort to risky gas storage method
Key takeaways
- According to reports, in Karachi’s Orangi Town area, particularly in Mominabad, locals say they have been forced to adopt unconventional methods due to persistent low pressure and unavailability of gas supply.
- These balloons, reportedly available in Karachi markets for around Rs1,000 to Rs1,500, are filled when gas supply is briefly restored.
- Residents of Karachi described the practice as a “last resort” due to severe gas shortages, saying they are left with no other practical alternative to manage daily household needs.
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KARACHI: A worrying and highly dangerous practice has surfaced in Karachi, where residents, frustrated by prolonged gas load-shedding, have reportedly begun storing gas in large plastic balloons for household use, ARY News reported.
According to reports, in Karachi’s Orangi Town area, particularly in Mominabad, locals say they have been forced to adopt unconventional methods due to persistent low pressure and unavailability of gas supply. According to residents, specially designed plastic balloons are being filled with gas and used for cooking purposes throughout the day.
These balloons, reportedly available in Karachi markets for around Rs1,000 to Rs1,500, are filled when gas supply is briefly restored. Once filled, they are disconnected and used as a temporary storage source for domestic cooking needs.