Water supply will be suspended for five hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today (6) in several areas supplied by the Pujapitiya water supply scheme, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced.
The board stated that the water supply will be suspended due to essential maintenance work.
Accordingly, the areas where water supply will be suspended are given below:
Medawala (Old) Service Reservoir:
Kewumkohe Road, Gonigoda, Jayanthi Road, Gurukawe, Palkumbura, Idamegama, Arabegama, Gorokgas Anga Road, Elamalpatha, Kotuthenna, Pethiyagodawatta, Kaluwana, Bothota, Harankahathenna, Dodamthenna, Kumburegedara, Dembaralawa, Thibbut, and Thalapelallegoda Road.
Medawala (New) Service Reservoir:
Batugoda, Ehela Gashinna, Diddeniya, Owissa, Watagoda, Dombagammana, Hedeniya, Suriyakumbura, Ambaruppa, Harankahawa, Bokkawala, Walathenna, and Pathirada.
Gallenawatta Service Reservoir:
Gallenawatta and Khananga.
Galagedara Service Reservoir:
Galagedara, Wemada, areas around Boyagoda, Rambukkana Road, Poholiyawebda Road, and Kurunegala Road.
Mawatagama Service Reservoir:
Mawatagama, Barandana Road, Rambukkana Road, Paragahadeniya, Yatiwilla, Millawa, and Pilessa.
The Water Supply Board expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to consumers due to the water suspension and advised the public to consume water sparingly during that time. Further details can be inquired via the number 1939.
The board stated that the water supply will be suspended due to essential maintenance work.
Accordingly, the areas where water supply will be suspended are given below:
Medawala (Old) Service Reservoir:
Kewumkohe Road, Gonigoda, Jayanthi Road, Gurukawe, Palkumbura, Idamegama, Arabegama, Gorokgas Anga Road, Elamalpatha, Kotuthenna, Pethiyagodawatta, Kaluwana, Bothota, Harankahathenna, Dodamthenna, Kumburegedara, Dembaralawa, Thibbut, and Thalapelallegoda Road.
Medawala (New) Service Reservoir:
Batugoda, Ehela Gashinna, Diddeniya, Owissa, Watagoda, Dombagammana, Hedeniya, Suriyakumbura, Ambaruppa, Harankahawa, Bokkawala, Walathenna, and Pathirada.
Gallenawatta Service Reservoir:
Gallenawatta and Khananga.
Galagedara Service Reservoir:
Galagedara, Wemada, areas around Boyagoda, Rambukkana Road, Poholiyawebda Road, and Kurunegala Road.
Mawatagama Service Reservoir:
Mawatagama, Barandana Road, Rambukkana Road, Paragahadeniya, Yatiwilla, Millawa, and Pilessa.
The Water Supply Board expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to consumers due to the water suspension and advised the public to consume water sparingly during that time. Further details can be inquired via the number 1939.
Latest News
US-mediated peace talks on hold, says Ukrainian foreign minister
Local
06 August 2026
100 people died during Ceuta border rush, says Ceuta leader
Local
06 August 2026
Plane near drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say
Local
06 August 2026
Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
Local
06 August 2026
Argentina announces special day to mark win over England
Local
06 August 2026
AI is boosting UK productivity and harming jobs, says Bank of England
Local
06 August 2026
Colombo and Batticaloa lead livestock slaughter
Local
06 August 2026
Stock market rises by 102.73 units
Local
06 August 2026
Steps taken to tackle El Niño-driven Monaragala water crisis, says Deputy Minister
Local
06 August 2026
Dialog honours Commonwealth Games medallists Rumesh Tharanga and Palitha Bandara
Local
06 August 2026