Colombo (News1st): The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says a 17-hour water cut will be in effect for the Kotte Municipality, Colombo 05, 07 & 08 from noon today (October 19) to 05:00 am tomorrow (October 20).

A lower pressure supply of water will be in effect for Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa and Colombo 06 during this time period.

The disruption to the supply of water is due to essential maintenance on the supply line from Ambatale to Jubilee Post.

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