Nepal, Feb. 14 -- A recent Melamchi water pipeline rupture in Kathmandu's Babarmahal created chaotic scenes in the capital's busy thoroughfare. The ejected water submerged roads and nearby government and judicial buildings, compelling employees and residents to evacuate, resulting in the destruction of important records and the suspension of court hearings. A similar pipeline burst in Naya Bazaar months ago caused similar damage. Ruptures in the mains is a recurring problem in the capital city. Meanwhile, a disturbing lack of coordination and negligence among government agencies - the Nepal Electricity Authority, Department of Roads, and water supply agencies such as KUKL and Melamchi Water Supply Project - have given rise to failures of ...