Main water pipeline bursts in this part of Oman

Energy Thursday 13/September/2018 11:32 AM
By: Times News Service
Main water pipeline bursts in this part of Oman

Muscat: The main water distribution pipeline between the Wilayat of Ibri and the Wilayat of Yanqul has been fractured, the Public Authority for Electricity and Water (Diam) announced on Thursday.

The cause of the burst wasn’t provided. However, authorities revealed that it could take up to 24 hours to repair it.

In a statement online, Diam said “We would like to draw your attention to a fracture that occurred on the main pipe line between the Wilayat Ibri and Yanqul in A’Dhahirah governorate.

“Work is already underway to fix the issue on site, maintenance work on the fracture is expected to take 24 hours,” Diam added.