COLOMBO (News 1st) – The water supply to Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa, Kottawa, Pannipitiya, Rukmalgama, Palanwatta, Mattegoda, Homagama, Meepe and Padukka was suspended until 08 pm today (May 27) due to a sudden breakdown in the supply pipe from Kalatuwawa.

The National Water Supply Board said the supply was interrupted as a result affecting many suburban areas around Colombo.

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