24-Hour Water Cut Announced for Colombo Suburbs
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 24-hour water supply interruption in several parts of Colombo and its suburbs due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant aimed at improving the quality and reliability of water services. According to the Board, the interruption will be in effect from 8.00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, until 8.00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. The temporary suspension of water supply will affect Nugegoda, Kohuwala, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Ratmalana, Moratuwa, Rawathawatta, Soysapura, Angulana, Indibeddiya, Katubedda, Kaldemulla, Modara, Koralawella, Egoda Uyana and Katukurunda. Water supply will also be interrupted in Sethsiripaya, Himbutana, Udumulla Road, Maligagodella, Bank Junction Road, W.A. Silva Mawatha, Havelock Road, Kalyani Road, Colombo 06, Hospital Roundabout Road, Jayanthi Mawatha and Shanthi Mawatha. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to consumers and urged residents and businesses in the affected areas to make advance arrangements and use water sparingly during the period of interruption.
