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)
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