A SUSPECTED burst pipe is causing mayhem leaving hundreds of households without water.
Large parts of Glasgow’s south side have been flung into chaos with emergency crews battling to resolve the issue.
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Streams of water are pouring down the street forcing cars to turn around and find another route.
Firefighters and police have locked down parts of the road as they battle to contain the chaos.
The water can be seen bursting through the road in front of a Shell garage.
One resident said: “The road has effectively turned into a river.
“I hope they get this under control sooner rather than later.”
Local shop owners are frantically trying to keep the water out in a bid to save their stock.
Firefighters are going door to door to check on people’s wellbeing and offer support.
The stream is racing down Eglinton Street towards Glasgow‘s 02 Academy.
Dozens of worried onlookers whipped out their phones to take videos and pictures of the shock scenes.
Scottish Water confirmed the following postcodes are affected:
A spokesman for the waterboard said: “We have identified the cause of the interruption to water supply affecting customers in Glasgow and are currently arranging the repair to return supplies to normal.
“This has been located on Pollockshaws Road and may cause some traffic disruption whilst we carry out repairs.
“An estimated repair time will be provided once the repair is underway.”
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Affected customers have been advised to keep an eye on official social media accounts for updates.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Pollokshaws Road is closed from Albert Drive to Cumberland Street following a report of a burst water main that happened around 4.30pm on Saturday 1 February.
“A number of other streets are affected including Cumberland Street which is closed at the junction with Eglington Street, Turiff Street at Pollokshaws Road, Eglington Street at Devon Street and Pollokshaws Road at Maxwell Drive.
“Buses are being diverted away from Pollokshaws Road to Victoria Road and Cathcart Road. Other local diversions are in place.
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“Road users and the public are advised to avoid the area.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was asked for comment.
