The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo and its suburbs today (25), from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The disruption is due to essential maintenance at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Areas affected include Colombo 01 to 15, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Kaduwela, Battaramulla, Kolonnawa, Kotikawatta, Mulleriyawa, IDH area, Maharagama, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Ratmalana, and Moratuwa.

The public is advised to store sufficient water in advance to minimize inconvenience.