Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested consumers to use drinking water sparingly.

As the supply of drinking water is limited due to the prevailing dry weather conditions across the island, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested consumers to use drinking water sparingly and only for essential purposes.

The NWSDB states that the ongoing extreme dry weather conditions across various parts of the island is causing a rapid decline in water levels at major sources. At the same time, water consumption has increased significantly due to the heat.

Therefore, as the supply of drinking water is limited, the NWSDB emphasizes t...