According to the Cairo Water Company, emergency maintenance work on a 1200mm water pipeline originating from the Mostorod water station will cause a temporary water service suspension affecting the entirety of El-Matariya, Hadayek el-Zaytoun, Hadayek el-Qobba, Helmeyat el-Zaytoun, Manshiyat el-Sadr, Abbassia, Manshiyat el-Bakry, and Oubour Buildings.
Maintenance Schedule and Affected Service Hours
The water outage is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, and will last for eight hours until 6:00 AM the following morning, Saturday, August 15, 2026. Cairo Water Company stated that the shutdown is due to circumstances beyond its control regarding the urgent pipeline repairs.
Did You Know? The emergency maintenance work involves a major 1200mm water pipeline originating directly from the Mostorod water station, impacting several densely populated districts across Cairo simultaneously during the eight-hour overnight window.
Precautions for Essential Facilities and Free Water Supply
Cairo Water Company has urged bakery owners and hospitals located within the affected neighborhoods to secure their necessary water supplies ahead of the service disruption. To assist residents and businesses during the downtime, the company will dispatch potable water trucks to distribute drinking water free of charge in the impacted areas.
Customers requiring dispatched water trucks during the outage can contact the utility’s hotline at 125 or reach out via the Cairo Water WhatsApp service at 01006665125. The company expressed regret for the temporary interruption caused by conditions beyond its control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas will experience the water outage?
The suspension affects the entirety of El-Matariya, Hadayek el-Zaytoun, Hadayek el-Qobba, Helmeyat el-Zaytoun, Manshiyat el-Sadr, Abbassia, Manshiyat el-Bakry, and Oubour Buildings.
When will the water service be cut off and restored?
Service will be interrupted starting at 10:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, and will be restored at 6:00 AM on Saturday, August 15, 2026, spanning a total duration of eight hours.
How can residents request emergency water trucks during the suspension?
Affected residents and facilities can request free potable water trucks by calling the 125 hotline or messaging the Cairo Water WhatsApp service at 01006665125.
How do you plan to store water ahead of the upcoming eight-hour service interruption in your neighborhood?
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