Intense cold weather has gripped Quetta as the temperature plunged to a freezing -6°C, causing disruptions in daily life, including a frozen gas pipeline that left many households struggling to cope without a vital energy source.
Residents across the city have reported a severe shortage of gas supply, leaving them unable to heat their homes or cook meals. The situation has been exacerbated by the already limited gas pressure, which further deteriorated as the pipeline froze due to the extreme cold.
“We’re already battling the cold, and now we have no gas. This has made life unbearable,” said a local resident. Many households are now resorting to firewood or electric heaters, but these alternatives come with their own challenges, such as high costs and limited availability.
The freezing of pipelines has raised concerns about Quetta’s infrastructure’s ability to withstand harsh winter conditions. Citizens have urged authorities to take immediate measures to restore the gas supply and improve the system’s resilience against freezing temperatures.
Meanwhile, weather experts predict that the cold wave in Quetta and surrounding areas will persist in the coming days, urging residents to take precautions and conserve energy resources.
