3-hour water cuts every other day in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte and Nawala
April 2, 2026 03:39 pm
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that three-hour water cuts will be imposed in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala and surrounding areas on every other day from today (April 2) until April 10 from 10.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.
Meanwhile, a 24-hour water cut will be imposed to Padukka, Homagama, Pelanwatta and Pannipitiya areas once in four days for 24 hours from 8.00 p.m. today.
Accordingly, the water supply will be suspended for 24 hours on one day, while the water supply will be uninterrupted for the next 3 days, the Water Board said.
The NWSDB stated that it intends to manage the distribution of water to prevent inconveniencing the public and to prevent the need to impose water cuts daily for long periods of time amidst the prevailing dry weather conditions.
Therefore, it said a decision has been taken to impose water cuts to certain areas under a scheduled system to ensure that consumers are able to fulfil their daily needs.
