A major water pipe broke at Harare's Warren Control center and thousands of people will lose water for the weekend. City workers must shut off supplies from Friday evening at 6 PM until Sunday evening at the same time. The repairs will take exactly 48 while engineers fix multiple damaged sections of the main pipeline system.
Acting Town Clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo announced the emergency shutdown on Wednesday after discovering additional pipe bursts. Workers need the full 48 hours to inspect every section and clean out debris from broken water lines. The repair team will fix all damaged pipes during this single weekend shutdown.
Several suburbs will face complete water loss during the repair period. Tynwald, Southerton, Eastlea, Hillside, Braeside, Milton Park and the main business district will have no running water. Parirenyatwa Hospital will also experience supply problems throughout the weekend shutdown.
Some western areas will keep their normal water supply during repairs. Glen View, Budiriro, Kuwadzana and Mufakose residents can expect regular service throughout the weekend. City officials warned affected areas to stock up on water before Friday evening and use stored supplies carefully until Sunday.
Acting Town Clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo announced the emergency shutdown on Wednesday after discovering additional pipe bursts. Workers need the full 48 hours to inspect every section and clean out debris from broken water lines. The repair team will fix all damaged pipes during this single weekend shutdown.
Several suburbs will face complete water loss during the repair period. Tynwald, Southerton, Eastlea, Hillside, Braeside, Milton Park and the main business district will have no running water. Parirenyatwa Hospital will also experience supply problems throughout the weekend shutdown.
Some western areas will keep their normal water supply during repairs. Glen View, Budiriro, Kuwadzana and Mufakose residents can expect regular service throughout the weekend. City officials warned affected areas to stock up on water before Friday evening and use stored supplies carefully until Sunday.
