Dry weather impacts consistent water supply

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Colombo, March 11 (Daily Mirror) - In light of the ongoing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has highlighted hurdles in maintaining consistent water supply across various regions.

The increased daily water demand exacerbates the situation, resulting in some areas receiving water at reduced pressure or facing restrictions.

The Board emphasized the need for proactive measures to address these challenges.

To facilitate public feedback and address concerns effectively, the NWSD has introduced a dedicated hotline, 1939, for lodging complaints related to water supply disruptions.

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D P P Prasad Monday, 11 March 2024 09:45 AM

It is obvious while prevailing a severe drought that water should be consumed sparingly. However for a considerable years the catchment areas of certain reservoirs which provide drinking water are devastated and converted into human settlements and other types of land use patterns. And then due to the surface runoff and siltation the capacity of the each reservoir decreases and makes the reservoir dry during the dry seasons

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M Fernando Tuesday, 12 March 2024 01:30 AM

No problem ! Just raise the water bill again ! Those who cant afford to pay can just die of thirst. Who cares ?

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