The aquarium features the world's largest viewing panel at 32.8 meters wide and 8.3 meters high. 'There was a small problem, a simple crack, and the water leaked,' the official told news services.
Meanwhile, a video on Gulf News shows the flooded floors around the aquarium, with workers walking through water almost ankle deep.
Picture of water gushing from crack in Dubai Mall aquarium
UPDATE:
Dubai Mall has issued the following statement about today's leak in its aquarium:
'A leakage was noticed at one of the panel joints of the Dubai Aquarium at The Dubai Mall and was immediately fixed by the aquarium's maintenance team.
'The leakage did not impact the aquarium environment or the safety of the aquatic animals.
"The Dubai Aquarium works with international experts in aquarium management and upholds the highest safety standards in its management.'
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- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 25 - 2010 at 14:27
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Photos and video are beginning to emerge of the leak in the aquarium at Dubai Mall. The aquarium, which holds 10 million litres of sea water, began leaking earlier today, causing areas of the shopping mall to be evacuated. Shops around the aquarium have been closed as part of the evacuation. Photos on social networking micro blogging service Twitter show water gushing from a small crack in the glass.
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