Frequent leaks in the water supply line under Gariahat Road, between Ballygunge Phari and ITI, are raising concerns about water quality and road safety. Barely a month after the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) repaired a leak near Ballygunge Phari, two more leaks have appeared over the last 10 days. One emerged near the temple at Phari, while the second appeared near the Tanishq store, close to a pay-and-use toilet, raising further hygiene concerns. Traffic police have installed guardrails near the leaks, as water flooding has begun to erode the road. “Every evening, the stretch between Phari and ITI is soaked as the leaking water spreads with passing vehicles,” said a Kasba resident.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 01:47 UTC