Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake says a breakdown at the Upper Kotmale Power Station is suspected to be the cause of the islandwide power outage experienced in Sri Lanka, according to reports.
Authorities state that several parts of Sri Lanka are facing power outages at present, while measures have been taken to restore power supply swiftly.
Meanwhile, the National System Operator (NSO) has requested rooftop solar panel owners to switch off their panels until further notice. (Newswire)
Power outages have been reported from several parts of Sri Lanka, with residents experiencing disruptions to electricity supply.
The outages have affected multiple areas, although the full extent of the disruptions remains unclear.
The cause of the outages and the estimated time for restoring electricity have yet to be confirmed.
Further details are awaited from the relevant authorities. (Newswire)
