The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 21-hour water cut will be implemented from 9:00 PM on Tuesday, January 29, until 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 30.
The interruption is due to essential cleaning and maintenance work at the Nuwarawewa Water Treatment Plant in Anuradhapura.
The following areas will be affected by the water cut:
Anuradhapura North Water Supply System: Kalaththewa, Nelumkanniya, Thariyankulam, Galkulam, Kawarekkulam, Wannammaduwa, Kunchikulam, Kurundankulam, Matale Junction, Saliya Mawatha, Thannayankulam, Jaffna Junction, Bandarapuliyankulam, Theppankulam, Jayanthigrama, Saliyapura, Mankadawala, Lingalapara, Kattamankulam.
Anuradhapura New City Water Supply System: Anuradhapura Phase 01.
Mihintale Water Supply System: Kanduvatapara, Ruwangama, Wellamorana, Thariyankulama, Palugaswewa, Sattambikulama, Ambathalagama, Police Village, Mahinda Rajapaksa Mawatha, Kirindegama, Kannattiya, and Kurundankulama.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and store water in advance to minimize inconvenience. The NWSDB has apologized for the disruption and urges the public to cooperate during this essential maintenance period.