The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported widespread power outages across multiple regions in Sri Lanka following strong gusty winds that swept through Colombo and other parts of the country on Thursday night. According to the CEB, a total of 29,015 electricity breakdowns have been recorded nationwide as a result of the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
CEB Media Spokesman Dhammika Wimalaratne stated that repair teams have been deployed to the affected areas in order to restore electricity as quickly as possible. The CEB has also urged the public to report any ongoing power outages through the dedicated ‘1987’ hotline or the ‘CEBCare’ mobile application for prompt assistance.
