Water-cutting at Gatambe is done - streets open this morning or still a festival hold
Ada says the water-cutting at the Gatambe Mahaweli is done and the daytime procession is still listed for 2:18. Are ordinary streets open this morning, or are we still in a festival hold until Day Perahera finishes.
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Water-cutting is done. That does not mean every curb is a free road yet. Ordinary morning walks are usually fine away from the temple stretch. Near the Maligawa, expect leftover barriers until Day is finished. Ask a copper on the corner, not a chat rumour.
We walked to a bakery with no fuss. Closer to the square it still felt festival. Leave early if you need a clean hop out.
Do not invent a full reopen. Wrap news confirms Diya is done. Day Perahera is still ahead at 2:18.
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