Massive volumes of water wasted after pipeline burst in western India
by Aditi VermaIn a startling incident in western India’s Maharashtra, massive volumes of water were wasted after a major water pipeline burst in the middle of the road.
The incident took place in the middle of Chandivali Farm House Road in Powai area of Mumbai City and the video went viral on August 3.
Visuals showed a burst pipeline creating a fountain-like structure in the middle of the road, with traffic jams worsening the chaos as vehicles struggled to navigate the flooded area.
According to reports, the burst pipeline led to significant water wastage and disrupted traffic in the area. Authorities are working to repair the damage and restore normalcy. The incident has raised concerns about the city’s aging infrastructure and the urgent need for maintenance to prevent such occurrences in the future.