Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says several of its water sources and purification plants have been submerged due to the prevailing flood situation.

Chairman Chandana Bandara noted that since several of its water sources are flooded, it is currently impossible to operate the pumps.

He added that many water purification plants have also been submerged, and as a result, both pumping stations and purification facilities are unable to function properly.

He further stated that the water pumping stations and purification plants in the Kandy district are completely underwater, and it will take some time to restore them to normal condition.

Additionally, water supply disruptions have now occurred in ...