On the afternoon of the 26th, water suddenly spouted at the site of the water pipe replacement work in Koto-ku, Tokyo, and the surrounding area was temporarily flooded.

The contractor said, "I broke the water pipe with an excavator," so the Tokyo Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau is investigating the detailed situation.

According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau, at around 2:50 pm on the 26th, a nearby person called 110 in Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo, saying that the road was flooded.



At the site, the water pipe is being replaced, and the person in charge of the contractor explained to the police officer who rushed in, "I broke the water pipe when I was digging a hole with an excavator." is.



The surrounding area was flooded for a while, but the water was draining after 4 pm.



The Tokyo Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau is investigating the detailed situation by listening to stories from vendors.



A woman living nearby said, "In high places, the water was flooded to the height of the shin. Some people said that the water had come into the house, so I'm worried that it might be seriously damaged." It was.

Residents "I was surprised to see more and more water coming in"

A woman in her 80s, who lives near the site, said, "I kept the shutters in the garage closed to prevent the premises from being flooded, but I was surprised to see more and more water coming in."

"Use 10,000 turbid water water trucks" Call to the Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau

Due to the effect of water spouting from the water pipes in Koto Ward, Tokyo, about 10,000 houses in the surrounding area are producing muddy water, and we are calling for the use of water trucks when necessary.



According to the capital, as of 7:30 pm, turbid water is coming out from ▼ Sumida-ku Tachibana 5-chome, ▼ Koto-ku Kamedo 4-chome to 9-chome, ▼ Edogawa-ku Hirai 4-chome to 7-chome. There are 10,000 units.



There are two water trucks in this area, and if you need water, please call the "Customer Center" of the Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau, 03-5326-1102.



Regarding the turbid water, the Waterworks Bureau of the city says, "I don't think there is any health hazard," but just in case, I want young children to refrain from drinking.



We also call attention to the fact that the laundry may get dirty.



According to the city, the muddy water is expected to disappear by the end of the 26th.


On the other hand, it was confirmed that one house was partially flooded due to the effect of water spouting from the water pipe.