The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced that the water supply will be suspended for 9 hours in several areas of Colombo on (September 6).

Accordingly, the water cut will be in effect from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The suspension will affect Colombo 01 to Colombo 15 and the following surrounding areas: Battaramulla, Pelawatta, Hokandara, Koswatta, Thalawathugoda, Kotte, Rajagiriya, Mirihana, Madivela, Nugegoda, Nawala, Kolonnawa, IDH, Kotikawatta, Angoda, Wellampitiya, Orugodawatta, Mulleriyawa, Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa, Dehiwala, Ratmalana, and Moratuwa.

The Water Board stated that the temporary suspension is due to essential maintenance work.