10 Dec 2021 | 08:39 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Water disruptions to occur in zones 12, 13, 14, and 15 in Colombo 00:01-18:00 Dec. 12
Water cuts to affect zones 12, 13, 14, and 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 00:01-18:00 Dec. 12. Commercial disruptions possible.
Event
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said a water outage would affect zones 12, 13, 14, and 15 of Colombo 00:01-18:00 Dec. 12. The agency attributed the disruptions to pipeline development works.
While residents have relied on private water suppliers during previous water shortages, such services may be affected due to measures related to COVID-19 restrictions. Some business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water to maintain operations.
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.
