Power cut due to fuel shortages – Min. of Energy
Posted by Editor on July 27, 2017 - 2:41 pm
The Ministry of Power and Energy addressed the frequent power cuts the country has been experiencing as of late.
According to the ministry, the supply of electricity simply could not keep up with the demand for it.
Officials from the ministry added that the power cut that occurred in many places island wide yesterday (26), was due to the 100MW energy generator in Ambilipitiya failing due to the lack of fuel.
(Ada Derana)
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Defence Ministry addresses War Veterans’ pension and W&OP concerns June 2, 2025
- ‘National Tax Week’ begins today in Sri Lanka to promote tax awareness June 2, 2025
- Ukraine’s SBU drones destroy over 40 military aircraft inside Russia June 2, 2025
- Sri Lanka clears continued use of Indian immunoglobulin drug June 2, 2025
- Hacker group ‘Alpha Team’ breaches Sri Lanka’s Water Board June 1, 2025
