A sudden islandwide power outage has been reported, affecting multiple regions across Sri Lanka. The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has acknowledged the issue and stated that steps are being taken to restore the power supply as soon as possible. According to Power Minister Kumara Jayakodi, a monkey clashing with the Panadura grid substation caused the power outage. However, the Ministry of Power and Energy has described the situation as an ’emergency at the Panadura substation’.

 

 

Authorities have said that restoration efforts are ongoing, with teams working to bring power back as soon as possible. The nationwide power outage has also affected the water supply. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that due to the prevailing situation, the public is urged to use water sparingly.