Mumbai 'Water Volcano' Erupts: Pipeline Bursts, Water Shoots 50 Feet High

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News18•09-02-2026, 18:15
Mumbai 'Water Volcano' Erupts: Pipeline Bursts, Water Shoots 50 Feet High
- •A 900 mm underground water pipeline burst in Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai, on Monday, February 9, around 1:35 PM.
- •The powerful explosion sent water shooting approximately 50 feet into the sky, creating a 'water volcano' on the road.
- •Millions of liters of clean drinking water were lost, and the northbound carriageway was submerged, halting traffic.
- •The incident occurred amidst BMC's announced water cuts in areas like Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz from February 12-13 for other pipeline repairs.
- •Citizens are advised to use water judiciously, and filter and boil drinking water for 4-5 days due to contamination risk.
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