The Kewaralapitiya West Coast Power Plant has been out of order since last night (12) due to a technical fault and has not been able to reconnect to the national grid.
The Kelanitissa Sojitz power plant also suffered a sudden breakdown last night and has been repaired and added to the system.
Meanwhile, it was reported that the operation of the Thulhiriya Power Plant has been suspended since last night due to lack of fuel.
According to CEB sources, the amount of fuel and naphtha required to generate electricity from thermal power plants is rapidly declining.