Archive · 23 May 2025
Water Pipeline Burst Disrupts Traffic on Mettupalayam-Annur Road
On Friday afternoon, a large drinking water pipe burst on the Mettupalayam–Annur road near Nadur, causing a significant water leak.
This caused water to spray high into the air, disrupting traffic for about half an hour.
The steel pipe, part of the system carrying water from the Bhavani river to Tirupur, broke around 3:30 PM.
Officials from the Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board stopped the water supply to prevent further water loss.
The repair of the broken pipe is scheduled to happen on Saturday.
This event highlights issues with water infrastructure and the importance of maintaining water supply systems.
A drinking water pipe burst on Mettupalayam–Annur road near Nadur.
The burst occurred on Friday afternoon, causing water to spray high into the air.
The steel pipe affected vehicular traffic for around 30 minutes.
The pipe carries water from the Bhavani river to Tirupur city.
Officials stopped the water supply to prevent further water wastage and repair is scheduled.
- Who
- Officials from the Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board.
- What
- A drinking water pipe burst.
- When
- Friday afternoon around 3:30 PM.
- Where
- Mettupalayam–Annur road near Nadur.
- Why
- The reason for the burst is not mentioned.
- Location
- Mettupalayam–Annur road near Nadur
- Incident
- Drinking water pipe burst
- Time of Burst
- Around 3:30 PM
- Water Source
- Bhavani river at Mettupalayam
- Water Destination
- Tirupur city
- Traffic Disruption
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Repair Timeline
- Scheduled for Saturday