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Summary:

A major water supply disruption in Kochi, India, is affecting several areas after two pipeline bursts in Kaloor within a week. The most recent burst, occurring during piling work by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), worsened the situation. The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) is working to repair the damage and restore water supply by Wednesday. The District Collector has convened a meeting to coordinate efforts between KWA and KMRL and to plan for a longer-term solution of relaying a significant section of the pipeline.

News Article:

Kochi Residents Face Third Day of Water Disruption Following Pipeline Breaks

KOCHI, INDIA – December 17, 2025 – Thousands of residents in Kochi are entering their third day of disrupted water supply following a series of pipeline bursts in the Kaloor area. The latest incident occurred on Monday night during piling work carried out by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, exacerbating an already fragile situation stemming from a previous rupture on Friday.

The affected areas include Palarivattom, Thammanam, Kaloor, Edappally, Ponekkara, and parts of Cheranalloor and Thammanam. The initial break involved a 300mm cast iron pipe and the latest burst has significantly compounded the problem, causing flooding and widespread concern.

District Collector G. Priyanka convened an emergency meeting on Tuesday to address the crisis. The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has been tasked with restoring water supply by Wednesday. Experts from KWA will work alongside KMRL representatives at the excavation and piling sites to prevent further damage and expedite repairs.

A longer-term solution is also being considered. The KWA has been asked to prepare an estimate for relaying a 500-meter stretch of the pipeline running from Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium to St. Martin’s Church.

Residents are urged to conserve water as the KWA works to resolve the situation. Further updates will be provided as the repairs progress.

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