The Ceylon Electrical Engineers’ Association says that a power cut will be imposed tonight (24) as well as tomorrow (25) due to the current crisis.
Its committee member Eranga Kudahewa stated that there will be power cuts for one hour from 05.45 pm to 09.30 pm today and two hours tomorrow from 01.30 pm to 09.30 pm under four categories.
“At present, the Sapugaskanda power plant has come to a complete standstill due to the loss of fuel oil. In addition, there is only enough fuel for the Bach power plant for about 7 more hours. There is fuel for the North Janani power plant for another two and a half days. Diesel will be sufficient for the Kelanitissa power plant for another three and a half days. In this context, there is a shortfall of about 100 megawatts in the electricity demand tonight.” Eranga Kudahewa stated.
“Therefore, there is a possibility of a power cut for about an hour at night from 5.45 to 9.301.30 pm evening., From 1.30pm to 9.30pm tomorrow in 4 categories, 2 hours of pruning is often required. Due to the loss of fuel oil. But if we do not receive the fuel in three days’ time, this power cut is likely to increase to three hours. “He further said.
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