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Despite assurances that there will be no scheduled power outages in the next three months, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced its decision to impose power outages from today.
The PUCSL Chairman, Janaka Ratnayake said the power shedding starts from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
One-hour power cuts will be implemented in four different areas between 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Meanwhile, 45 minutes of power shedding will be implemented in other areas between 6.30 p.m and 10.30 p.m.
"This is an unavoidable and unpleasing decision that had to be made due to not having sufficient diesel, furnace oil and naptha stocks. Therefore, 400 MW of electricity has been lost to the national grid. The decision to reduce hydroelectricity generation has been implemented along with the scheduled power shedding, " Ratnayake said.
Accordingly, 10 GWh of hydropower generation per day was reduced to 7.5 GWh while managing the water at reservoirs for the next 45 days.
Due to the inability to meet their financial commitments, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was unable to get their sufficient diesel, furnace oil and naptha stocks today due to the inability to meet their financial commitments. So the PUCSL intervened with the situation and managed to borrow Rs. 250 million from the Lanka Electricity Co. (Pvt) Ltd. (LECO) from next Monday (21) to overcome this situation temporarily.
But we need a long-lasting solution in order to avoid this scheduled power shedding for at least the next two years, Rathnayaka said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)
Related news - No scheduled power cuts for next three months: PUCSL
Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 18 February 2022 03:15 PM
Can't blame anyone. Forecasting and foresight failed. Politicians blame each other, public at the receiving end.
Sam Silva Friday, 18 February 2022 06:27 PM
You mean you can't blame the rulers. But the forecasting. What a idiot comment !!.
Dee Friday, 18 February 2022 03:24 PM
Not only gazette but every institution seem to be reversing.
Sunil Friday, 18 February 2022 03:29 PM
After comparing himself to Newton, Einstein and several others of the same calibre, the moron proudly announced yesterday that there will be no power cuts for the next three months. However, the power cuts within the next few weeks will be much more severe.
Chris Friday, 18 February 2022 03:39 PM
Jayawewa, as per PUCSL couple of days ago no power cut for three months and after two days power cut. Reverse theory
Friday, 18 February 2022 03:42 PM
So undecided !
Gayan Friday, 18 February 2022 05:21 PM
This was envitable. But the way PCUSL handled it is farcical.
Failed System Friday, 18 February 2022 05:43 PM
Sir fail.
sam Friday, 18 February 2022 06:14 PM
No long term solution unless the govt helps consumers to instal solar.
Anura Jayantha Friday, 18 February 2022 06:55 PM
Janaka the Joker! The new clown in Rajapaksha government.
sam Friday, 18 February 2022 08:02 PM
Thank you so much CEB for the service provided.
Jerome Friday, 18 February 2022 08:18 PM
Stone age
Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 18 February 2022 08:54 PM
We are tired of blaming politicians, who is going to accept blame?None. Corrupt politicians brought this situation to the country. No dollars, no power
Thinker Friday, 18 February 2022 09:51 PM
Someone said electricity is essential service and now powercuts. Did he knew the meaning of essential?
Blessing Friday, 18 February 2022 10:16 PM
The idiots who give press briefings and the happenings that take place thereafter are in total contradiction. Who governs Sri-Lanka? People are in confusion.
Roshane Fernando Friday, 18 February 2022 10:16 PM
CB and BOI are talking about FDI's, who would invest in a country who cannot supply uninterrupted power, fuel etc which are basics for any industry. This government is a whole load of crap
Consumer Friday, 18 February 2022 10:43 PM
Janaka made a joker of himself by coming on and off on the TV and making wild statements. He should rightly have consulted the Engineers of the CEB before making announcements His actions are like the mad decisions on the fertiliser issue.
Cyril Buddhadasa Friday, 18 February 2022 11:25 PM
Forget the power supply, these fools cannot even organize the information flow orderly.
CURSE Saturday, 19 February 2022 06:57 AM
So the Minister and CEB Engineers were lying through their teeth? I wonder if every time there is a papercut we consumers curse them and now every time we have a headache we curse Rambukwella. This moron can't even give us a Panadol!!!
Ram Saturday, 19 February 2022 07:05 AM
Jayawewa, This is the start, next will be we will be asked to skip a meal.
kana Saturday, 19 February 2022 07:22 AM
thanks god good sleep
Enough is enough Saturday, 19 February 2022 08:01 AM
CEB engineers are playing with people's lives. There's an undercover game in this entire saga. Privatise the board. Period!
Citizen k Saturday, 19 February 2022 10:05 AM
Why don't you subsidize the installation of solar power in all households .You will save millions of dollars in building new power plants.Green power is used in many countries send a few experts to study these methods.I mean real experts.
Sambo Saturday, 19 February 2022 01:15 PM
Yesterday in Ja ela we had a power cut from 9pm to 11.15 pm.
Nikama Monday, 21 February 2022 07:00 AM
I think I am coming in for a headache, can I have a Panadol Keheliya?
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