COLOMBO (News 1st) – Water supply to Colombo 13,14 and 15 will be suspended for 8 hours until 7 pm today. Meanwhile, a low-pressure water supply will be provided for Fort and Pettah.

The reason for this suspension of water supply is a leak in a supply pipe in Mattakkuliya which carries water from Ambatale to Colombo Elihouse water distribution pump.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board’s, Assistant General Manager of Colombo Area, A.K. Kapuruge noted that the repairs have already commenced.

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