03 Mar 2023 | 11:13 PM UTC
Sri Lanka: Scheduled water disruptions to occur in various areas of Colombo District 14:00 March 4-14:00 March 5
Scheduled water outages to affect parts of Colombo District, Sri Lanka, 14:00 March 4-14:00 March 5. Commercial disruptions possible.
Event
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that maintenance work will cause water outages across Colombo District 14:00 March 4-14:00 March 5. Several areas will be impacted, including Bambalapitiya, Borella, Colombo Fort, Dematagoda, Kollupitiya, Petah, and Slave Island, as well as Maradana and Panchikawatte.
Some business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water. While residents typically rely on private water suppliers during water outages, ongoing fuel shortages could limit availability.
Advice
Confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes.
