Zero-visibility swamp dive uncovers water pipeline failure in major city (opens original article in a new tab)

A critical water pipeline in Papua New Guinea's capital is at risk of collapse, prompting emergency repairs to prevent a major water supply disruption and potential public health crisis.

• A decades-old pipeline in Port Moresby is at risk of collapsing, threatening half the city's water supply.
• The water infrastructure, built in the 1960s, is in a fragile state with multiple leaks and a sinkhole caused by a powerful water jet.
• The PNG government and international partners are working on emergency repairs, but the system's insolvency and lack of redundancy pose significant risks.