Guwahati: Another Water Pipeline Burst Incident Reported in Sector 2 in Noonmati

GUWAHATI: On Tuesday, Guwahati city reported yet another instance of a water pipeline burst, this time near Noonmati. The event happened this afternoon at Sector 2 in the Noonmati region, according to the information that was received.

According to sources, the incident momentarily stopped the area's water supply. According to the most recent information, the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) owned the impacted pipeline, according to the Kamrup Metro District Administration.

On the other hand , Guwahati Jal Board taking on Twitter clarified the matter and said that, “Reference Water Pipeline burst at Noonmati: This is to clarify to all concerned that the pipeline in question does not belong to Guwahati Jal Board. It is learnt that the pipeline belongs to IOCL. Concerned stakeholders may note the same accordingly. Thank you.”

Recently, a Guwahati Jal Board water pipeline that had just been built ruptured near Commerce College Link Road on Rajgarh Road. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident, however property worth thousands of rupees was damaged.

The most recent pipeline rupture on RG Baruah Road has once again called into question the upkeep and dependability of the infrastructure. Images of the incident show a sizable amount of water flowing out at a frightening rate.

In the Kharguli neighbourhood of Guwahati, a Gammon JICA water supply main line pipe ruptured last month. The rupture resulted in a huge water gush that damaged at least 40 homes and washed away several vehicles. According to reports, the incident affected approximately 600 people, and about 30 people were hurt.

Recently on May 29, another significant water pipeline burst beneath the being built Maligaon flyover causing tremendous water spillage and terrible traffic jams. Chaos followed in Guwahati's Maligaon.

The catastrophe happened when state government authorities were still working on development projects. However, the precise reason for the pipeline rupture is now unknown.

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