Overview
- The pipeline ruptured around 3 a.m., inundating internal roads and pushing three to four feet of water into residential premises.
- HMWSSB officials said an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 connections in Manikonda have lost water service.
- Crews reached the site after alerts from residents and shut all valves feeding the damaged segment to stop further leakage.
- Replacement of the broken section is progressing at pace, and officials expect to complete work and resume supply by tonight.
- Residents posted videos of the flooding on social media and appealed for help as water entered their homes.