Sabesp pipeline rupture causes landslide in Várzea Paulista

The rupture of a Sabesp pipeline this Thursday (1) caused a landslide in Várzea Paulista (SP). The incident occurred around 1:30 am.

In total, 5 houses were closed and 25 people were affected by the incident. One of the residences will be partially closed.

Civil Defense works to clean the road and remove dirt. According to engineers, the 50 mm pipe rupture occurred due to water pressure.

During the shoring work, 2 buried dogs were rescued by the teams. One of the animals suffered a leg injury and received veterinary care.

A Sabesp pipe broke in the early hours of this Thursday (1st) and caused a landslide on Rua Tocantins, in Jardim Mirante, in Várzea Paulista (SP). The incident occurred around 1:30 am, after residents heard a loud noise and noticed water and earth running down the upper part of the street. They took to the streets asking for help.

Five houses are closed pending cleaning for structural assessment, and 25 people are affected. One of the residences must be partially closed.

According to Sabesp engineers, the rupture occurred in a 50 mm pipe, which could not withstand the water pressure. The supply was diverted at dawn.

The Civil Defense coordinator, Cristiano Vargas, told TV TEM that teams are working to remove the earth and clean the site with a water truck. Social Services also accompanies affected families to assess the situation.

During the shoring work, two dogs that were buried were rescued. One of them suffered an injury to his paw and received care from city veterinarians.

In a note, Sabesp reported that, as soon as it was informed of the incident, it "immediately mobilized technical teams to the location and, as a safety measure, preventively interrupted the supply."

According to the company, the teams remain in the area providing support to the affected families, "in conjunction with the Civil Defense, and carrying out a survey of the extent of the occurrence and the number of properties affected".

At the same time, the text continues, the company states that "it has already started emergency work to restore supply in the shortest possible time."

Finally, Sabesp informs that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and "is mobilized to resolve the incident in the shortest possible time."