Several sections of Montego Bay, St James, were left without water for several hours after vandals damaged sections of the water main.

According to a release from the National Water Commission (NWC) yesterday, "due to damage from vandalism of the air valve at the Salt Spring no. 1 facility in St James, water supply to customers in Salt Spring, Montego Hills and Montego Heights has been disrupted."

The release further stated that the NWC "apologises for the inconvenience caused by this culpable act and will endeavour to restore the water supply as soon as the necessary repair work is completed."

In the meantime, customers are being advised that they can contact the NWC office toll free at 1 888 CALL NWC begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1 888 CALL NWC      end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1- 888-225-5692) for further updates and assistance.