General09 June 2026

A 14-hour water cut in Galle town area

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that water supply to the Galle Municipal Council area will be fully suspended for 14 hours tomorrow (10) due to essential maintenance work at the Wakwella Water Treatment Plant.

Accordingly, the interruption will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow.

The Board has expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to consumers in the Galle Municipal Council area due to the suspension of water supply.

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