# KMC races to divert water supply before Tala pipeline repair 2026-11-10T19:06:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will try to reroute potable water through alternative pipelines by Friday (13 November 2026) so it can shut the damaged water main beneath Tala Bridge for repairs, civic officials said on Tuesday (10 November 2026). More than 150 water tankers have been sent to affected areas including Shyambazar, Paikpara, Bhupen Bose Avenue, parts of Sovabazar, Amherst Street, Keshab Chandra Sen Street, Kumartuli Street, Beltala, Thackeray Road and Garcha Road. The damaged line, about 20 feet underground and built during British rule, is still supplying water because it cannot be fully shut without an alternative. KMC is trying to divert supply through other pipelines, including a 1,200 mm diameter water main along the Tala Bridge deck. Officials said actual repairs could take at least a week from when they begin, and low water pressure is likely to continue in parts of south Kolkata for the next few days. Residents near the leakage spot said several households were flooded again on Tuesday morning when water pressure was briefly increased. Many reported no water since Monday (9 November 2026) or very low pressure, forcing them to buy water. Long queues formed at roadside taps. Cossipore-Belgachia MLA Ritesh Tiwari said supply was not completely suspended given the festive period, but pressure was reduced. State minister Agnimitra Paul shared a helpline number (9831127522) for complaints. ## Indian Opinion Analysis KMC's plan to divert supply by Friday is a temporary fix: the actual repair of the damaged British-era line will take at least a week after work begins, meaning normal water supply remains weeks away for many residents. The 44 million gallons supplied each cycle from the Tala campus serve a large area, and the alternative 1,200 mm main has lower capacity, so low pressure and tanker dependence will persist. The absence of a confirmed date for the repair start leaves affected households uncertain about when supply will fully resume. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Reports KMC and resident accounts without slant, leads with official plan, includes resident quotes and helpline. This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Agnimitra Paul, Kolkata, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Tala Bridge Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kmc-races-to-divert-water-supply-before-tala-pipeline-repair/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kmc-races-to-divert-water-supply-before-tala-pipeline-repair/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/