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Cairo water company announces 6-hour cutoff in Al-Asmarat, reduced pressure in Moqattam
October 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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The Cairo Drinking Water Company has announced a six-hour water cutoff and pressure reduction in Cairo districts from 4 to 10 PM Friday.
- The Cairo Drinking Water Company announced a water cutoff for Al-Asmarat "Tahya Misr" and reduced pressure in several Moqattam districts.
- The company said the interruption stems from rerouting an 800mm water line conflicting with ring road expansion works by the General Authority for Roads and Bridges.
- The company urged bakeries and hospitals in affected areas to secure their water needs during the interruption.
- The company said potable water trucks would be distributed free in affected areas, requestable via hotline 125 or WhatsApp.

