Residents of Glen View were left counting losses after a borehole drilling company reportedly drilled through a City of Harare water pipe, causing extensive flooding that damaged council infrastructure and affected neighbouring homes.
According to residents, the incident occurred during a borehole drilling operation when drilling equipment struck an underground municipal water line, triggering a powerful gush of water that rapidly flooded surrounding properties.
Eyewitnesses said water flowed uncontrollably through residential yards and into homes, damaging property and raising concerns over the safety of drilling activities in densely populated suburbs.
Affected residents have questioned whether proper checks were conducted to identify underground service lines before drilling commenced. Some are now calling for accountability and compensation for damages suffered as a result of the incident.
The flooding is also believed to have caused damage to City of Harare infrastructure, with residents urging authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and assess the full extent of the losses.
By the time of publication, efforts to contact the City of Harare Water Department and the owner of the drilling company were unsuccessful as their phones went unanswered.
A video seen by this publication shows large volumes of water flooding the affected area, with residents scrambling to protect their properties as the water spread through neighbouring homes.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.