Mumbai, Aug. 14 -- A major leak has been detected in the Mumbai-III water pipeline, which has a diameter of 3000 mm, located along the Eastern Express Highway in the Teen Hath Naka area of Thane.

This pipeline is underground and encased in a protective covering. Since the pipeline is buried at a depth of approximately 3 to 4 meters, municipal authorities noted that accessing and fixing the leak poses a significant technical challenge.

Upon receiving information about the leak, Mumbai Municipal Corporation personnel immediately initiated repair operations on an emergency basis. Work has commenced to locate the source of the leak and access the pipeline in order to carry out the necessary repairs.

As this is a critical water pipeline wit...