Colombo (News 1st): The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated, water supply to many areas including Peliyagoda will be suspended for a period of 24 hours, starting from 8 am today (December 17).

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said the water cut is being imposed due to urgent maintenance work that is taking place at the Sapgaskanda Grid Substation. Therefore, water supply would be suspended to Peliyagoda, Wattala, Mabola, Ja-Ela, Katunayake, Seeduwa, Kelaniya, Biyagama, Mahara, Dompe, Ganemulla and Rathupaswala.

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