China: Massive Water Column Shoots Up From Burst Pipe in Shanxi

On November 9, in Taiyuan, Shanxi, a water pipe for heating supply burst in the middle of the road. The footage showed a massive column of water shooting several meters high.

China: Mouse Forced Out by Water Trick in Hubei

On June 23, 2025, in Hubei, central China, a man used an unusual method to catch a mouse hiding in a dorm drain. He poured bottles of water into the pipe until a small soaked mouse crawled out, shivering. The man quickly grabbed it by the ears as it wriggled in panic. He explained that the dorm door had been left open, allowing the rodent to sneak in and hide. Chinese viewers praised his persistence — and bravery.

Drinking Water Crisis in Bangladesh

Drinking Water Crisis in Bangladesh

Deep tube-well pipe lines in Bakalia area. Most local tube-wells are saline or iron-contaminated, For drinking water, people rely on limited rainwater and private motor pumps. on November 6, 2025 in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Excavator Breaks Water Pipe, Huge Fountain Erupts in Nanjing

This video captured the dramatic moment an excavator accidentally damaged a water pipe during construction on Thursday, September 25. The ruptured underground pipe sent a massive fountain shooting into the air, leaving nearby residents temporarily without running water at the intersection of Changle Road and Zhongshan Road in Nanjing’s Taihuai District.

China: Burst Water Pipe Floods Suzhou Street, Soaking Vendors and Passerby

On August 14, 2025, in Suzhou, China, a burst water pipe at Sunwu and Lingshan Roads sent a three-story-high jet flooding the street. Vendors scrambled, and a man’s freshly served meal was ruined as bystanders watched. Emergency teams were dispatched to fix the pipe while the towering spray continued.

[Breaking News]Remains thought to be missing driver found inside underground pipe

YASHIO, Japan, May 1 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 1, 2025, shows a large sinkhole in Yashio in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, that opened and swallowed a truck and its driver in January. Remains thought to be those of the driver were found the same day inside an underground water pipe following search operations, local firefighters said. (Kyodo)

Remains thought to be missing driver found inside underground pipe

Remains thought to be missing driver found inside underground pipe

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 1, 2025, shows a large sinkhole in Yashio in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, that opened and swallowed a truck and its driver in January. Remains thought to be those of the driver were found the same day inside an underground water pipe following search operations, local firefighters said.

Remains thought to be missing driver found inside underground pipe

Remains thought to be missing driver found inside underground pipe

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 1, 2025, shows a large sinkhole in Yashio in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, that opened and swallowed a truck and its driver in January. Remains thought to be those of the driver were found the same day inside an underground water pipe following search operations, local firefighters said.

Remains thought to be missing driver found inside underground pipe

Remains thought to be missing driver found inside underground pipe

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 1, 2025, shows a large sinkhole in Yashio in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, that opened and swallowed a truck and its driver in January. Remains thought to be those of the driver were found the same day inside an underground water pipe following search operations, local firefighters said.

Japan: Water Pipe Burst in Kyoto Causes Road Flooding, Traffic Disruptions

A water pipe burst near Gojo-Takakura, a famous area in Kyoto, on Wednesday, April 30, causing roads to flood and traffic restrictions.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers carry out PCP pipeline mold assembly on the PCP pipeline production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers carry out PCP pipeline mold assembly on the PCP pipeline production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers carry out water-saving pipe production at the PCP pipe production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers lift PCP pipe molds on the PCP pipe production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers lift PCP pipe molds on the PCP pipe production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers carry out water-saving pipe production at the PCP pipe production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers work on the PCP pipeline production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye City, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers carry out control rolling of steel skeleton on the PCP pipeline production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye City, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers carry out water-saving pipe production at the PCP pipe production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

Water-saving Pipeline Production in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Workers hoist and ship water-saving pipes to the construction site of water-saving project on the PCP pipeline production line of Xinqinglong Pipe Industry in Shandan County, Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on April 2, 2025.

CORRECTED: M6.6 quake hits southwestern Japan

CORRECTED: M6.6 quake hits southwestern Japan

Work is under way to repair a leaking water pipe in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki on Jan. 14, 2025, following an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.6 off the southwestern Japan prefecture of Miyazaki the previous day.

Nomadic People - Iran

Nomadic People - Iran

An Iranian Qashqai woman enjoys a traditional water pipe inside a black tent under the night sky. The Qashqai tribe preserves a distinct culture rooted in the mountains. Iran, October 31, 2024. Photo by Zurvan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel Pounds Southern Suburb - Beirut

Israel Pounds Southern Suburb - Beirut

A man sits outside a damaged building smoking a water pipe, surveying the destruction caused by the airstrikes in Dahieh, Beirut, on October 21, 2024. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: Water Main Break Causes Chaos In Montreal

A major water main break erupted in Montreal early Friday, August 16. The incident flooded streets and dozens of buildings causing significant disruptions.

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe During The Hot Day In Ajmer, India, on April 02, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe During The Hot Day In Ajmer, India, on April 02, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe During The Hot Day In Ajmer, India, on April 02, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe During The Hot Day In Ajmer, India, on April 02, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe At A Hot Day - Ajmer

A Pigeon Cool Themselves On A Water Pipe During The Hot Day In Ajmer, India, on April 02, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 11

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows debris that fell from the ceiling and burst water pipe at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers check the quality of pipe fittings and the progress of the construction site of the water supply pipeline of the reservoir diversion project in Zaozhuang city, Shandong province, China, November 23, 2023.

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers check the quality of pipe fittings and the progress of the construction site of the water supply pipeline of the reservoir diversion project in Zaozhuang city, Shandong province, China, November 23, 2023.

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers check the quality of pipe fittings and the progress of the construction site of the water supply pipeline of the reservoir diversion project in Zaozhuang city, Shandong province, China, November 23, 2023.

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers check the quality of pipe fittings and the progress of the construction site of the water supply pipeline of the reservoir diversion project in Zaozhuang city, Shandong province, China, November 23, 2023.

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers check the quality of pipe fittings and the progress of the construction site of the water supply pipeline of the reservoir diversion project in Zaozhuang city, Shandong province, China, November 23, 2023.

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

Reservoir Diversion Project Water Supply Pipeline Construction in Zaozhuang

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers check the quality of pipe fittings and the progress of the construction site of the water supply pipeline of the reservoir diversion project in Zaozhuang city, Shandong province, China, November 23, 2023.

Extreme Drought Conditions Continue In Southern Alberta - Canada

Extreme Drought Conditions Continue In Southern Alberta - Canada

Farmer Sean Stanford poses in his wheat field near Magrath, Alberta, Canada on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Stanford's wheat farm could have been struggling amid a dry spring and summer. But Stanford is growing crops, thanks to a series of small sprinklers, attached to a large pipe and powered by an electric motor that disperse water from a nearby irrigation canal over some of his fields. Photo by Todd Korol/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

(230723) -- MOSCOW, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances are seen outside a shopping mall after a hot water pipe burst in Moscow, Russia, on July 22, 2023. At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

(230723) -- MOSCOW, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescue vehicles are seen outside a shopping mall after a hot water pipe burst in Moscow, Russia, on July 22, 2023. At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

(230723) -- MOSCOW, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers are seen outside a shopping mall after a hot water pipe burst in Moscow, Russia, on July 22, 2023. At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

(230723) -- MOSCOW, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances are seen outside a shopping mall after a hot water pipe burst in Moscow, Russia, on July 22, 2023. At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

(230723) -- MOSCOW, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances are seen outside a shopping mall after a hot water pipe burst in Moscow, Russia, on July 22, 2023. At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

(230723) -- MOSCOW, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fire engines are seen outside a shopping mall after a hot water pipe burst in Moscow, Russia, on July 22, 2023. At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

RUSSIA-MOSCOW-HOT WATER PIPE-BURST-CASUALTY

(230723) -- MOSCOW, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers are seen outside a shopping mall after a hot water pipe burst in Moscow, Russia, on July 22, 2023. At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)