KUCHING, Jan. 9 -- Several areas here, including the city centre, Petra Jaya, Kota Samarahan, and Padawan may experience low water pressure and unscheduled water supply interruptions due to a pipe burst near the Haji Baki traffic lights.

Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (SWSB) said the pipe burst has caused road shoulder embankment failure, resulting in soil erosion and loss of ground support beneath Jalan Haji Baki/Jalan Batu Kitang.

"Preliminary investigations indicate that the pipe burst was triggered by a landslide near the Haji Baki traffic lights, resulting in ground movement that imposed excessive stress on the 1,050mm Mild Steel Cement-Lined (MSCL) pumping mains pipeline.

"This caused pipe displacement and rupture, subsequently contributi...