18-hours water cut in Colombo

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Several areas in Colombo will experience an 18-hour water cut from 10am today due to an urgent repair in the EliHouse water distribution pump, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said today.

Among the areas that will be affected are Colombo Fort, Mattakkuliya, Kotahena, Modera, Aluth Mawatha, Grandpass, Crow Island, George R. de Silva Mawatha, Bandaranaike Mawatha and Ginthupitiya. (Sanath Desmond)

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mahajanaya Saturday, 26 May 2012 09:01 AM

18-hours? can you make it for 24-hours.

jaya Saturday, 26 May 2012 07:29 PM

MIRACLE OF ASIA

Mr B. Wijeyasingha Saturday, 26 May 2012 09:57 PM

I am glad the residents of Colombo were given prior notice so they can fill up on their water supply.

But this incident alone is reason enough for every building and residence to have a water catchment system.

vignaish Sunday, 27 May 2012 12:51 AM

ahh...new law even after paying bills no water.....this is what happens when rowdy's rule the country...very sad

Guru Sunday, 27 May 2012 09:55 AM

Why only 18 hours, it should be 24 hours.

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