Pipeline work to disrupt water supply in three zones this weekend

Chennai: Several areas will face a 24-hour disruption in piped drinking water supply for two days as Metrowater undertakes a major pipeline interconnection project.

The disruption will affect areas including Kolathur, Jawahar Nagar, Sembium, Ayanavaram, Perambur, Korattur, Anna Nagar West Extension, Villivakkam and Anna Nagar West that fall within three zones—Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, Ambattur and Anna Nagar.

Supply will remain suspended from 10am on June 13 to 10am on June 14 to facilitate the interconnection of a central main water pipeline at the Water Canal Road Junction on Jawaharlal Nehru 200 Feet Road in Anna Nagar Zone and at the Lucas TVS Wheels India factory junction (near Padi flyover).

Metrowater officials said the work is part of efforts to strengthen the city’s water distribution network and improve supply reliability in the long run. Residents have been advised to store adequate drinking water in advance to avoid shortage during the shutdown period.

To meet emergency requirements, Metrowater has arranged tanker services under its ‘Dial for Water’ scheme. Residents can book water tankers through the board’s website. Officials added that water supply through tankers to areas without piped connections, low-pressure localities, public water tanks and street taps would continue without interruption.