Use of road by multiple utilities blamed for water pipe burst

Incidents of breach in drinking water supply in Kathmandu Valley have become more common.

The stretch from Thapathali Chowk to Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital in Kathmandu remained obstructed the entire day on Tuesday after the road caved in after a Melamchi water pipeline burst. The stream of water from the burst main inundated nearby shops and houses and caused minor damage.