Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Kerala Water Tank Collapse Floods Homes, Sweeps Away Vehicles
A very large water tank in Kochi, Kerala, which is more than 50 years old, broke apart early on a Monday morning.
This tank helps supply water to the city.
When one part of it collapsed, a huge amount of water rushed out very quickly.
The water flooded about ten houses nearby, ruining furniture and electronics.
It also washed away cars and bikes parked on the street.
A small health clinic was flooded too, damaging medicines.
Luckily, no one was hurt.
Officials are now working to fix the water supply and help the people whose homes were damaged.
A portion of a Kerala Water Authority (KWA) feeder tank with a capacity of 1.38 crore litres collapsed in Thammanam, Kochi.
The incident occurred early Monday morning between 2:00 AM and 2:30 AM, causing flooding in approximately 10 nearby houses.
Damages include destroyed structures, furniture, electronic gadgets, compound walls, and a health center's medicines and equipment.
Several vehicles parked in the area were swept away by the gushing water.
No casualties have been reported, and KWA is making alternative arrangements for water supply while addressing compensation for property loss.
- Who
- Residents of Thammanam, Kochi; Ernakulam MLA T J Vinod; Thrikakkara MLA Uma Thomas; Kerala Water Authority (KWA) officials.
- What
- A portion of a Kerala Water Authority (KWA) feeder tank collapsed, causing flooding in nearby houses and sweeping away vehicles.
- When
- Early Monday morning, between 2:00 AM and 2:30 AM.
- Where
- Thammanam, Kochi, Kerala, at the KWA feeder pump house.
- Why
- Structural failure of one chamber of the over 50-year-old feeder tank.
Residents
KWA Officials
Tank Condition and Awareness
Residents
Residents were unaware of any issues with the tank until their homes were flooded, suggesting a lack of prior communication about its condition.
KWA Officials
KWA officials confirmed the collapse of one chamber of the tank, which was built over 50 years ago, indicating age as a factor.
Damage and Compensation
Residents
Residents experienced damage to electronic gadgets, furniture, compound walls, and a health center, with MLA Uma Thomas urging KWA for immediate compensation.
KWA Officials
KWA officials stated that alternative arrangements are being made to ensure water supply to the affected areas while damage assessment and compensation are pending.
- Tank Capacity
- 1.38 crore litres (total)
- Location
- Thammanam, Kochi, Kerala
- Time of Incident
- Early Monday morning, between 2:00 AM and 2:30 AM
- Tank Age
- Over 50 years old
- Damage
- Flooding in approximately 10 houses, damage to structures, furniture, electronic gadgets, compound walls, medicines, and equipment; several vehicles swept away.
- Affected Areas Served
- Kochi city and Tripunithura
- Reported Casualties
- None
