India, Jan. 13 -- Water supply in many parts of the city remained affected for the fourth consecutive day on Monday as officials of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) continued repair work on a large joint of a 1600 mm master pipeline that was damaged on Friday afternoon.

GMDA officials said the major hurdle in repairing the valve and pipeline was water accumulation at the site due to a high water table. Officials said teams were working round the clock to dewater the area so that the valves could be welded together.

"The valve got disjointed because of a change in the temperature, and due to the damage to the pipeline, the entire water supply network has suffered at Chandu Budhera. We are working overnight to repair...