As per reports, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) announced that an 18-hour water cut will be imposed until 1500 hours on Friday (05 July) in several areas due to urgent repairs on a transmission pipeline.

The Water Board stated that the water supply to Kolonnawa Urban Council and Kaduwela Municipal Council areas and the Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha area will be interrupted.