Residents living around the Nasinu and Tovata areas are expected to face water cuts from 9.30am this morning to 8pm following a planned power showdown which will affect the Wainibuku Pumping Station.

The Suva Water Supply confirms that areas expected to be affected include Tuirara, upper Makoi, Tovata, Valelevu, Newtown, Naveiwakau, Tacirua East, upper Caubati and Cunningham.

People are requested to store water now.