Krishna pipeline repairs completed in five hours after car damages air valve
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) completed Krishna pipeline repairs within five hours after a car damaged an air valve near Uppal Bagayath early on Tuesday. The accident triggered a major water leak, but officials restored the pipeline and drinking water supply.
The incident occurred around 4 am near pillar number 813 of Nagole Metro Station. The air valve system stood about 20 feet from the main road. A car rammed into its protective iron fence, damaging both the fence and the valve.
The impact caused heavy leakage from the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-2 pipeline. Transmission officials responded immediately and stopped the relevant pumps to control the water flow.
HMWSSB Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy directed officials to begin repairs without delay. Subsequently, teams from the Transmission and Operations and Maintenance divisions coordinated the restoration work.
Krishna pipeline repairs restored supply within five hours
Officials and technical staff mobilised equipment and personnel immediately. They worked continuously to repair the damaged air valve and stop the leak. The teams completed the Krishna pipeline repairs within five hours and returned the pipeline to service.
As a result, officials restored drinking water supply to the affected areas. The board said its swift response helped minimise disruption during the festival period.
HMWSSB prioritised uninterrupted water supply for city residents during the celebrations. Despite the unexpected damage, officials and workers continued their field operations and completed the repairs promptly.
Managing Director Ashok Reddy praised the officers, engineers and technical staff from both divisions for their coordinated response. He commended their commitment to public needs, even during the festival.
Reddy also urged staff to maintain the same alertness and coordination during emergencies. He said drinking water supply remained the board’s top priority. He further stressed that teams must remain ready to resolve unexpected technical problems quickly.