Landslides Cause Damage to 3 Main Pipe Lines ……

City Planning and Water Supply Minister Hakeem said, that three of five main pipe lines belonging to the Labugama and Kalatuwawa water treatment plants have been completely damaged by landslides. The workers are unable to have access  to the destroyed pipe line, as the NBRO has prohibited anyone from going to the area after the landslide.

However, the water supply to Colombo will not be affected by this situation, Minister Hakeem assured.

Further he said, water pumping stations at Wakwella, Ranna, Hungama, Tangalle and Weligama have temporarily been close  down due to the flood

He also said, as there is no road access difficulties have  been faced  in providing clean drinking water to certain affected areas.