Island-wide power cut today

Electricity power outages and candle light

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval for Ceylon Electricity Board to impose power cuts in two slots today (February 18).

The chairman of the electricity sector regulator Janaka Ratnayake stated this addressing a media briefing this afternoon.

Accordingly, one-hour interruptions to the power supply are expected between 2.30 PM and 6.30 PM.

Further, 45-minute power cuts will be imposed between 6.30 PM and 10.30 PM.