Water main burst floods streets in Fayoum; governor oversees repairs

A 1000 mm drinking water main burst in Fayoum's Al-Madabigh district early Thursday, sending large volumes of water into the streets, with repair work underway.

• The 1000 mm drinking water main ruptured in Al-Madabigh district of Fayoum city early Thursday, pushing large quantities of water onto the streets.
• Governor Mohamed Hani Ghoneim instructed the head of the local unit for Fayoum's center and city to coordinate with water, electricity, and gas utilities on precautionary measures.
• The Fayoum Drinking Water and Sanitation Company dispatched sweepers and excavation equipment to the rupture site, led by board chairman Walid Said.
• Ghoneim said coordination will continue until repairs meet technical standards and normal water service is restored to residents.