Over 20 drums of spilled oil recovered as Karachi's DHA pipeline rupture repaired
KARACHI: An underground oil pipeline that ruptured in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area on Saturday night, spilling oil across the neighbourhood, was repaired by the National Refinery Limited (NRL) on Sunday. The incident caused a pungent odour in the area and forced authorities to keep some roads closed until late Sunday evening. The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) said the…
Over 20 drums of spilled oil have been recovered following the repair of a ruptured underground pipeline in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area, according to the National Refinery Limited (NRL). The incident occurred on Saturday night, causing a strong odour and leading authorities to close some roads until late Sunday evening.
The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) reported that the spill took place in Khayaban-i-Sehar, Street 13, around 10:30pm on Saturday, with NRL's response team deploying containment and clean-up operations using spill kits. Sepa has directed NRL to ensure the full containment of the leak, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and an assessment of the environmental impact.
Residents have been advised to avoid the affected area, refrain from using open flames or attempting to clean up the spill themselves, and report any continued leakage to the authorities.
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