The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 10-hour water cut will be in effect in several areas within the Colombo District today (Wednesday, October 23), from *10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
According to the NWSDB, the interruption is due to a power supply failure at the Thulumuhuwa main pumping station, which provides water to the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant. As a result, the water supply from the Ambatale facility will be temporarily suspended.
The following areas will be affected by the water cut:
Colombo 01–15, Battaramulla, Pelawatta, Hokandara, Koswatta, Thalawathugoda, Kotte, Rajagiriya, Mirihana, Madivela, Nugegoda, Nawala, Kolonnawa, IDH, Kotikawatta, Angoda, Wellampitiya, Orugodawatta, Maharagama, and Boralesgamuwa.
The Water Board has advised residents in the affected areas to store adequate water in advance and to use water sparingly during this period.
