12-hour water cut in Padukka and several areas today

Today, a 12-hour water cut will take place in Padukka and other areas because of the ongoing dry weather, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). The water supply will be cut off from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Residents in Galagedara, Pinnawala, Wewelpana, Pitumpe, Meepe, Mawathagama, Padukka, Udumulla, Arukwatta, Weragala, Bope, Malagala, Kahawala, Millawa, Kotiyangoda, Poregedara, Angampitiya, Angammana, Meeriyagalla, and Yatawatura will experience this interruption. Additionally, a water cut that started yesterday at 8:00 p.m. in Pelanwatta, Siddamulla, Arawwala, Niwanthidiya, Bokundara Road, Rathmaldeniya, Maharagama–Piliyandala Road, Moraketiya Road, Hiripitiya, Gorakapitiya Road, Niyandagala Road, Dolekade Junction, Kudamaduwa (along the 255 bus route), and Pubudu Mawatha (along the 255 bus route) is set to finish at 8:00 a.m. today. The NWSDB explained that reduced water production at the Labugama and Kalatuwawa treatment plants is due to a significant drop in reservoir water levels from the extended dry period. These plants are responsible for supplying water to the affected regions, making temporary water cuts necessary. Residents are encouraged to collect enough water beforehand and use it carefully during the outage.