Residents in several neighborhoods of South Teresina have been left without water supply following the rupture of a water main during heavy rains on the night of Sunday, 8th. The incident, reported by Águas de Teresina, the company responsible for water supply, was caused by a landslide that affected the pipeline. The situation highlights the vulnerability of essential infrastructure during adverse weather conditions.

Águas de Teresina has indicated that their teams are prioritizing the repair work, aiming for a prompt resolution to restore water service. The company has committed to gradually resuming water supply once repairs are completed. In the interim, they are monitoring demand and have deployed water trucks to assist emergency situations and public services, demonstrating a proactive approach to address the immediate needs of affected residents.

A number of neighborhoods in Teresina will be impacted by the water outage, including Betinho, Brasilar, Eduardo Costa, and several others. This incident not only disrupts daily life for residents but also raises concerns about the resilience of urban infrastructure in the face of extreme weather events, reminding authorities of the importance of investment in maintenance and upgrades of such critical systems.