Approval has been granted for the emergency purchase of power in view of the prevalent drought experienced in various parts of Sri Lanka, the Ada Derana reported.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said there was no necessity for a power cut to be imposed at present due to the current drought situation.
Chairman of the PUCSL Janaka Ratnayake said however, the drought has caused the hydropower generation to severely decrease.
He said the PUCSL has taken all necessary measures in this regard, and there will be no need for a power cut to be imposed in the future.
“We have already taken steps to obtain the permission of the Commission to obtain additional power in the event of such an urgent need,” Janaka Ratnayake said.
He further assured there will be no need to impose a power cut in the future. (NewsWire)