The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated several areas in Negombo and surrounding areas will experience a water cut for 24-hours on January 06, at 9.00a.m to 9am (Jan 7 ).The Water Board stated that the water cut is imposed due to the installation of a generator by the Katana Project to provide a continuous water supply through the Bambukuliya Water Refinery Center in Negombo.
The water supply to Colombo Negombo Municipal Council area, Kochchikade, Duwa, Pitipana, Dungalpitiya, Basiyawatta, Pamunugama area, Katana area, Katunayake Investment Promotion Zone, Katunayake Air Force Base, and the Bandaranaike International Airport premises would be affected.The NWS&DB requests the public to call hotline 1939 for any information.