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Sri Lanka Maintains Current Water Rates Through Mid-2026.
May 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to freeze water tariffs for the first six months of 2026, as current revenues sufficiently cover operational costs for the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.
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President Urges Rapid Implementation of National Drinking Water Projects.
May 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
President has directed officials to accelerate all ongoing development projects aimed at resolving drinking water accessibility issues across the country to provide immediate relief to the public.
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Sri Lanka’s Growing Water Crisis: Urgent Call for National Resilience and Climate Adaptation.
April 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
As Colombo faces rolling water cuts due to a prolonged dry spell, experts warn that Sri Lanka must urgently prioritize climate change mitigation, invest in rainwater harvesting, and restore natural ecosystems to avoid a long-term water crisis.









