Mumbai To Face Water Crisis? 3,000 mm Pipeline Leak At Thane's Teen Haath Naka Poses Threat To Supply; Restoration Underway
Mumbai: A major leak has been detected in the 3,000 mm diameter Mumbai-III water pipeline near Teen Haath Naka in Thane, along the Eastern Express Highway, raising concerns over a possible impact on Mumbai's water supply. The massive pipeline is located underground and is protected by an outer casing. Situated around 3 to 4 metres below ground level, the pipeline is difficult to access, making…
Mumbai faces potential water supply issues after a significant leak was discovered in the 3,000mm diameter Mumbai-III water pipeline near Teen Haath Naka in Thane, situated along the Eastern Express Highway. The massive pipeline, buried underground and protected by an outer casing, is challenging to access due to its depth - 3 to 4 meters below ground level.
Despite the technical difficulties, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) swiftly initiated emergency repair operations upon receiving reports of the leak. Workers are presently engaged in attempts to access the pipeline, pinpoint the exact leak location, and execute the required repairs inside a large pit. A JCB excavator is stationed at the site for digging purposes.
The BMC is closely monitoring the situation and prioritizing repair work to restore the pipeline as soon as possible, while also urging citizens to conserve water.
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