CEB prepares for power disruption in Matara

In response to the escalating water levels in the vicinity of the Matara grid sub-station, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been forced to disconnect the power supply from the affected area.

According to Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, the temporary power outage is expected last until the situation stabilizes.

However, residents in Matara can expect power to be restored promptly through alternative substation sources.

As a precautionary measure, the CEB has made arrangements to evacuate its personnel from the Matara grid sub-station following the shutdown.

In collaboration with the Navy, boats and personnel have been put on standby to ensure the safe evacuation of CEB staff once the power supply is disconnected.

To minimize the impact on residents, the CEB will redirect power supply to the affected areas in Matara from the nearby Deniyaya and Beliatta sub-stations.