City of Cape Town working on repairing burst pipes in Simonstown

City of Cape Town working on repairing burst pipes in Simonstown

The pipe burst on a mountainside triggering mudslides which spread throughout the road, obstructing the route.

According to footage of the scene, the road is filled with thick mud and a bus as well as a couple of cars are stuck.

CAPE TOWN- The City of Cape Town says its teams are working on repairing a water pipe that bursts in Simonstown – causing taps to run dry in parts of the area.

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The pipe burst on a mountainside triggering mudslides which spread throughout the road, obstructing the route.

Although water has been restored in some parts of the city, the metro says water tankers will be made available for areas that are still affected.