Amidst concerns over dwindling water resources, the Irrigation Department has issued a public advisory urging citizens to conserve water and exercise caution in usage.
A senior official at the Department emphasized to the Daily Mirror the critical need for conservation measures as water levels in rivers, essential for providing pipe-borne drinking water, continue to decline across the region.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has forecasted a prolonged absence of rainfall over the next two months, heightening apprehensions regarding water scarcity.
In light of these projections, citizens are implored to adopt water-saving practices in their daily routines to mitigate the impact of the impending water shortage.
The Department of Meteorology has also warned of predominantly dry weather conditions prevailing across the island in the foreseeable future.
Furthermore, reports indicate a maximum temperature of 35.8°C in Kurunegala, underscoring the intensifying heat and its potential ramifications on water resources.
