Overview

• A major freshwater pipeline burst near Platz der Vereinten Nationen shortly after midnight, causing widespread water pressure drops in eastern Berlin districts.
• Emergency responders isolated the damaged pipeline section to prevent uncontrolled water loss, with the largest flooding reported around Mollstraße and Büschingstraße.
• Water pressure was fully restored across the city by 3:30 AM, according to Berliner Wasserbetriebe.
• Tram services between Landsberger Allee/Petersburger Straße and Mollstraße/Prenzlauer Allee were suspended but resumed after the situation stabilized.
• Authorities are now investigating the cause of the rupture, highlighting concerns over aging infrastructure in Berlin's water network.