BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Residents within the Brunei-Muara district ought to anticipate water provide to return by Monday, February 2, after a landslide severed a essential pipeline in Batang Mitus, Tutong.
The Public Works Division (JKR) confirmed as we speak that pressing repairs on 16 broken pipeline sections are scheduled for completion this Sunday. Nevertheless, system stabilisation would require an extra day earlier than companies are totally restored.
As of Friday, January 30, eight of the 16 sections had been repaired, however JKR famous that employees face difficult situations because of lively climate and heavy rainfall.
The disruption impacts closely populated areas together with Berakas, Gadong, Kota Batu, Kilanas, Kianggeh, and Pangkalan Batu.
Disruption to healthcare, faculties and companies
The Ministry of Well being has confirmed that important hospital companies stay operational regardless of low water strain, with contingency measures in place to make sure affected person security.
Haemodialysis companies at affected services can be adjusted, with sufferers transferred to various areas the place obligatory. In the meantime, the Nationwide Dental Centre and authorities dental clinics have restricted therapy to pressing instances solely.
Within the schooling sector, a number of personal faculties closed on Friday and are anticipated to stay shut till the water provide is restored.
Eating places in business areas have additionally been impacted, with many closing or limiting companies till regular provide resumes.
Emergency water provides
JKR has mobilised an emergency response centre to ship water provides to vital services equivalent to hospitals, clinics and mosques, in addition to water consumption factors in residential areas.
Members of the general public can entry water from static water tanks (blue tanks) stationed at a number of areas. The complete listing of areas is on the market on JKR’s social media channels.
