Pipeline danger warning

DIVERS and fishermen were yesterday warned to stay away from Dhekelia waters in case they could be sucked into a giant pipeline which has been broken because of bad weather.

The 500-metre long pipeline installed in the sea area of Dhekelia is used by the desalination unit. The danger area is beneath a buoy just 250 metres off the shore, a popular spot for divers and fishermen.

The pipeline’s operators yesterday issued an emergency announcement warning people to stay away from the area. The opening in the pipe has been temporarily covered with a net since the damage is not expected to be repaired before March.

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