Colombo, September 5, 2025 – The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a significant nine-hour water interruption on Saturday, September 6, affecting a wide range of urban and suburban areas around Colombo.
Key Details:
- Duration: 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 6
- Affected Areas: Colombo 1 through 15, as well as surrounding localities including Battaramulla, Pelawatta, Hokandara, Koswatte, Thalawathugoda, Kotte, Rajagiriya, Mirihana, Madiwela, Nugegoda, Nawala, Kolonnawa, IDH, Kotikawatte, Angoda, Wellampitiya, Orugodawatta, Mulleriyawa, Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa, Dehiwala, Ratmalana, and Moratuwa.
Reason Behind the Cut
The temporary disruption is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance work at the Ambathale Water Treatment Plant, as reported by the NWSDB.
