Water pipeline bursts in Chandmari, footpath damaged
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Guwahati: Four months after a pipepine burst in Kharghuli, a water transmission pipeline experienced a rupture at Chandmari on Thursday night, damaging a footpath. However, official said it was a leakage rather than a burst.
The incident occurred near the Chandmari flyover U-Turn, where vehicles proceed towards Ganeshguri. The 1500mm diameter pipeline's water discharge flooded the Chandmari area while severely damaging the footpath.
The Guwahati Jal Board, responsible for operating the JICA-implemented South-Central Guwahati Water project, confirmed a leakage in the water transmission line. They promptly closed the main valves and opened washout valves to manage water flow.
Chief engineer Nripen Das confirmed ongoing repairs, expected to finish by Friday night, with water supply resumption planned for Saturday. He outlined preventive measures to avoid similar incidents, announcing plans to implement a water pressure and flow monitoring system. This control mechanism is scheduled for completion next month.
The Board issued a notice regarding water supply interruption on Saturday in Leechubagan reservoir areas due to repair works at Chandmari. Services will resume on Sunday after repairs conclude.
On Jan 2, a 1500mm diameter pipeline burst in Kharghuli, Guwahati, damaged 12 houses, five shops, and numerous vehicles. This pipeline connects the Kharghuli WTP to the South Central Guwahati Water project's Ramsa Hill reservoir.
Subsequently, the Board initiated robotic pipeline surveys to identify welding deterioration and leakages for repairs. The second survey phase continues, according to officials.
IIT-Guwahati was consulted to assess the pipeline network and identify vulnerabilities following a 2023 incident where an elderly woman died and several houses suffered damage from pipeline water discharge.
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