Major pipeline leak disrupts water aupply in Hyderabad suburbs

A major water pipeline between Singapur and Khanapur burst near Bulkpur village early Monday, disrupting water supply to several areas in Hyderabad’s western suburbs. HMWSSB officials have begun emergency repairs and arranged tanker supply for affected residents.

Hyderabad: A main water pipeline from Singapur to Khanapur reportedly burst at 5 am near Bulkpur village on Monday, disrupting water supply to several areas, HMWSSB officials said in a press release.

The affected areas included Gandipet, Kokapet, Narsingi, Manchirevula, Puppalaguda, Khanapur, Manikonda, and some areas under the Sheikhpet Reservoir command, as well as areas under the Bhojagutta Reservoir command, the officials said.

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In the wee hours of Monday, HMWSSB managing director K Ashok Reddy inspected the damaged pipeline site and directed the officials concerned to provide tanker supply to the affected areas. He directed officials to complete the repairs at the earliest and restore the water supply.

After the information was received, water supply from Singapur and Khanapur was halted in the morning to prevent further wastage. Emergency repair work at the site began at 7 am. Work was continuing and was expected to be completed by 10 pm tonight, after which water supply would be restored gradually, it said.