The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has restored drinking water supply to several areas in western Kochi, bringing relief to thousands of residents who had been facing severe water shortages since Wednesday night.
The disruption began when a major pipeline at the Pipeline Junction in Thrikkakara burst, cutting off water to multiple neighbourhoods across the city. Affected localities included Thrikkakara, Kalamassery, Vypeen, and surrounding areas, where residents have been dependent on tankers and alternative arrangements during the outage.
Emergency repair crews from the KWA were immediately deployed to the site after reports of the pipeline burst. Teams worked through the night and across subsequent days to carry out repairs on the damaged pipeline. The authority stated that restoring water flow required coordinated effort involving multiple departments, as the burst pipeline was located at a critical junction point serving a large portion of western Kochi.
By Thursday evening, authorities confirmed that normal water supply had been re-established in the affected zones. Residents were advised to check their taps before using stored water, as residual pressure issues may persist in some locations.
Water supply disruptions in Kochi are not uncommon, particularly during peak summer months when demand spikes. Infrastructure ageing and increased urbanisation have placed additional strain on the existing distribution network. Local representatives have repeatedly called for upgrades to the water distribution system to prevent recurring outages.
The KWA has asked residents in the affected areas to report any continued issues or low pressure to their helpline numbers so that engineers can address remaining concerns promptly.
