Sinkhole opens at Karpaga Nagar after underground sewage pipeline bursts
A major sinkhole formed in Karpaga Nagar due to a burst underground sewage pipeline that had deteriorated over decades. Authorities have diverted the sewage and expect repairs to take approximately 10 days.
Why it matters
It highlights the risks posed by aging urban infrastructure and the necessity for proactive maintenance in rapidly growing cities.
A massive hole opened up on a road at Karpaga Nagar in the city after an underground sewage pipeline burst on Monday.
Corporation officials said a minor depression was first noticed at the site on Saturday (October 10) after a subterranean sewage pipeline suffered damage. On the following days, the leak worsened, resulting in a major pipeline burst that caused a deep cavity in the road.
The officials attributed the damage to the aging infrastructure. They noted that the pipeline was installed 30 to 40 years ago and had deteriorated due to wear and tear and corrosion.
Since the pipe has been buried approximately 25 feet below the ground surface, workers constructed a temporary access ramp to reach the damaged section. As an interim measure to manage the wastewater flow, authorities bypassed the burst section using a temporary pipeline to divert sewage directly to a local pumping station.
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