Sri Lanka may face power cuts lasting over 10- hours a day from next week, sources from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have revealed.
The sources said the power cuts may be extended beyond 10- hours a day if the power plants do not receive the necessary fuel.
Functions at the Kelanitissa Power Plant had come to a complete halt yesterday due to the lack of fuel, and this had led to 10-hour power cuts being imposed in several areas from today.
CEB workers have requested for urgent supply of fuel to prevent the other plants from shutting down.
The sources warned that if the Energy Ministry fails to supply the required amount of fuel, then power cuts will be extended above 10 hours from next week.
Meanwhile, state employees have been requested to work from home today and tomorrow.
The Public Utilties Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has proposed this measure in a bid to save electricity.
The PUCSL believes the move will help reduce the duration of power cuts by at least two or three hours. (NewsWire)