Power cuts likely in the next 10 days: Minister Pathirana

12 January 2022 09:33 am Views - 283

• CEB says that it would take another 9 to 10 days to repair the malfunctioning generator at  Norochcholai 

By Chaturanga Samarawickrama 

It is acknowledged that there is a crisis in the electricity supply at present, and according to the schedule submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), there may be sporadic power cuts in the next 10 days, Co-Cabinet Spokesman and Plantation Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said. 

While addressing the media at the weekly cabinet meeting yesterday, he said the CEB had proposed a power cut to give the public a chance to prepare in advance. 
He said the President also advised the relevant authorities to manage the power cuts without disturbing the people’s day-to-day routine. 

The CEB stated that it would take another 9 to 10 days to repair the malfunctioning generator at the Norochcholai power plant, and that the problem will be resolved after January 20. 
Meanwhile, he said there is a sufficient volume of fuel in the country to drive the Sapugaskanda power plant and that it is being released gradually.   

 

• The President also advised the relevant authorities to manage the power cuts without disturbing the people’s day-to-day routine