Chennai Faces Major Water Supply Disruption for Pipeline Repairs
Residents in extensive parts of central and south Chennai are set to experience a significant interruption in their piped drinking water supply this weekend. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, commonly known as Metrowater, has officially declared a temporary suspension to facilitate urgent repair work on a damaged pipeline located in the Valasaravakkam zone.
Details of the Water Supply Suspension
The suspension is scheduled to commence at 6:00 AM on Sunday, February 1, and will continue until 10:00 AM on Monday, February 2. This creates a total disruption period of 28 hours, affecting numerous neighborhoods across five key administrative zones of the city. The impacted zones span from Teynampet in the central region to Adyar in the south.
List of Affected Localities
Metrowater has identified a total of 23 specific areas that will face the water cut. The comprehensive list includes prominent localities such as:
- Mylapore
- Nandanam
- KK Nagar
- Ashok Nagar
- West Mambalam
- Valasaravakkam
- Alapakkam
- Ramapuram
- Nanganallur
- Alandur
- Adyar
- Besant Nagar
- Velachery
These areas fall under the Teynampet, Kodambakkam, Valasaravakkam, Alandur, and Adyar zones, indicating a widespread impact on residential and commercial sectors.
Official Advisory and Alternative Arrangements
In light of this planned disruption, Metrowater has issued a strong advisory urging all residents in the affected regions to store an adequate amount of water in advance to meet their essential needs during the suspension period. To mitigate the inconvenience, the water board has organized alternative supply measures.
Water will be distributed through tanker lorries to areas that lack pipeline connections and for emergency requirements. Residents can request this service by utilizing the 'Dial for Water' helpline or by submitting a request through the official Metrowater website.
Priority Services and Contingency Plans
Officials have assured that supply to hospitals and other critical essential services will be given top priority to ensure no compromise on public health and safety. The repair team is committed to completing the rectification work on Arcot Road at the earliest possible time to restore normal water distribution.
However, if the repair activities extend beyond the stipulated 28-hour period, residents are advised to contact their area engineers directly or lodge a formal complaint through the Metrowater helpline for immediate assistance and updates.
This proactive announcement by Metrowater aims to minimize disruption and allow Chennai citizens to prepare adequately for the temporary water supply halt, ensuring community cooperation and smooth execution of the necessary infrastructure maintenance.
