10 Dec 2020 | 04:05 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Emergency water disruptions occuring in areas of Colombo through 0700 Dec. 11
Emergency water outage affecting parts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, through 0700 Dec. 11. Commercial disruptions possible.
Event
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said an emergency water supply outage would affect Colombo's zones 12, 13, 14, and 15 through 0700 Dec. 11 due to pipeline maintenance works. Residents in zones 01 and 11 may also experience a low-pressure water supply during the period.
While residents have relied on private water suppliers during previous water shortages, such services may be affected due to measures related to the control of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Some business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water to maintain operations. Prolonged and recurrent water supply disruptions are possible in the coming days, due to an ongoing nationwide weather-related water shortage.
Advice
Stock up on drinking water in advance. 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.
