Cracked pipeline disrupts Ctg water supply for hours

Water supply in different areas of the Chattogram city was disrupted for around 10 hours yesterday due to a crack in the pipeline in Najumia Hat area under Hathazari upazila of the district.
The crack in the pipeline, which appeared after being hit by a vehicle, caused water to spill on the roads, causing waterlogging and vehicular congestion.
Water from Chattogram Wasa's Karnaphuli Water Treatment Plant in Rangunia upazila is supplied through the more than 25-kilometre-long pipeline to the port city.
"Water spilled from the pipeline entered many local shops and spoiled goods, causing damages to traders including me," said Abdul Karim, owner of a stationery shop on the spot.
Ashraf Uddin, inspector of Madunghat Police Investigation Centre, said a private car hit and damaged a portion of the pipeline around 6:00am due to brake failure.
The vehicle has been recovered and its four injured passengers were taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for treatment, he added.
Mamunur Rashid, a resident of Agrabad area, said, "We were unable to complete our household chores as the water supply was cut off."
"Due to the crack, water supply through the pipeline remained suspended for around 10 hours," confirmed Mahbubul Alam, superintendent engineer of the CWasa.
"The water supply resumed at 3:00pm after repairing the damage," he added.
Earlier in July 2023, the pipeline had cracked in the area due to similar reason.
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