Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board warned that water supply across the island will be managed until April 20 due to the rapidly declining river levels caused by prevailing dry weather conditions.

Addressing a special media briefing today, Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Engineer Chandana Bandara said that water sources are drying up owing to reduced rainfall, while daily water consumption has increased by 10% to 15% due to high temperatures.

He said that the situation has been further aggravated by the risk of seawater intrusion into inland areas as river water levels continue to drop, making it necessary to implement controlled water distribution.

A special committee comprising...