December 14, Colombo (LNW): The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported financial losses close to Rs. 20 billion in the aftermath of the recent disaster, which caused widespread disruption to the national power network.
Deputy General Manager Noel Priyantha said that restoration work had progressed rapidly, with electricity supply now reinstated to about 99 per cent of affected areas. He added that the recovery effort had been carried out under difficult conditions, as many electricity consumers had also lost their homes during the disaster.
Priyantha confirmed that all damaged transmission lines and related infrastructure have now been repaired and brought back into operation, allowing the grid to function normally once again.
The CEB estimates that the disaster triggered roughly 4.1 million power interruptions across the island, highlighting the scale of the impact on both the utility provider and the public.
Despite the significant financial setback, the Board said it remains focused on stabilising the system and supporting communities as recovery efforts continue nationwide.
