Mangaluru, August 3: On Saturday August 1st, two pipelines at Kannur here burst and enormous amount of water was leaked out. The pipelines, each of 18 mgd capacity and connected to the Thumbay dam burst.
Mayor Jacintha Alfred along with MCC engineers and officials inspected the spot on Sunday August 2nd. The pipes repair work has already been undertaken.
Mayor Jacintha Alfred said, the water pipes have been damaged and engineers and staff have been working hard from yesterday to repair them and the repair work will be completed at the earliest.
MLA J R Lobo visited the spot on Monday August 3rd.
Speaking to the media representatives, he said one pipeline has been repaired and work on the other one is going on and it will be done at the earliest.
About the reason for the pipe burst, he said it is suspected that people in the adjacent land dumped red mud on the pipes, which led to pressure build up and damaged the pipes. I have directed the corporation officials to take action against the owners of the land, he said.
