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Sri Lanka May Face Evening Power Cuts; PUCSL Asked to Approve Schedule - Newsfirst

Lanka Hit News • Oct 19, 2026 · 2w ago • 1 min read
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COLOMBO (News 1st); The National System Operator has sought approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implement scheduled power cuts today, tomorrow and the following day.

According to the proposal, power interruptions are expected to be carried out between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

The National System Operator has proposed dividing the country into four zones, with each zone experiencing a one-hour power outage during the specified period.

The request is currently awaiting approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka. If approved, the scheduled power cuts will be implemented across the country over the next three days.

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