The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that a 24-hour water cut will be imposed on several areas in Kalutara from 8 on Thursday morning.

The water cut is being imposed in order to carry out urgent maintenance work at the Kalutara Kethhena Water Purification plant.

Thus the areas of  Wadduwa, Kalutara, Bombuwela, Pilaminawatte, Payagala, Aluthgama and Beruwela, will be affected by the disruption to water supply.

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