13 Jul 2023 | 11:27 PM UTC
Sri Lanka: Scheduled water disruptions to occur in various parts of Colombo District 08:00-22:00 July 15
Scheduled water outages to affect parts of Colombo District, Sri Lanka, 08:00-22:00 July 15. Commercial disruptions possible.
Event
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water outages will impact parts of Colombo District 08:00-22:00 July 15. Several areas will be impacted, including Bambalapitiya, Cinnamon Gardens, Colpetty, Madampitiya, Mattakkuliya, Mutwal, Fort, and Slave Island. Water cuts may also occur in the Bloemendhal, Borella, Dematagoda, Grandpass, Hulftsdorp, Maradana, Panchikawatte, and Pettah areas of Colombo.
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.
