Burst pipe caused Pune tree's "miracle" water flow

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A crowd in Pune, India, offered prayers to a tree, believing water flowing from it was a miracle, until engineers discovered a burst water pipe. The locals in Pimpri's Premlok Park offered garlands and other items to the gulmohar tree, mistaking the water for something divine. The water was actually leaking from a damaged underground pipeline. The incident sparked discussions about the importance of education and scientific understanding, with municipal officials quickly repairing the pipe and debunking the claims.


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