Water is a dynamic and valuable resource for all living creatures on this planet. Its importance can never be denied by different sectors of economy. Water is fundamental need and has become an important arena of investigation in mega cities of both developing and developed countries. Main objective of this study is to monitor and assess the state of water related issues prevailed in different towns of Karachi. Primary data collection was performed through questionnaire. Displaying of acquired information through maps charts and graphs for quick understanding was carried out in ARC Map 10.6. Software. The results revealed that core urban areas with substantial increase in population has created high water demand and supply gap which led to water crises. Water shortage in surveyed towns has been caused by the negligence of concerned authorities and mismanagement. It has not only allowed bottled water business to flourish and strengthened tanker mafia that consequently created unprecedented socio-economic, environmental and political problems for the inhabitants of the mega city Karachi. Monitoring the state of vital resource of water is important for researchers, economist, urban planners and decision makers for future infrastructure development.
