The public has been urged to use electricity sparingly as Sri Lanka grapples with record-high power demand driven by prevailing dry weather conditions.
Chairman of the National System Operator (Pvt.) Ltd., B.L. Pradeep Priyadarshana Perera, made the appeal while addressing a special media briefing at the Department of Government Information.
Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever electricity demand last Monday (16), with peak demand reaching 3,089 megawatts. Since then, daily demand has remained around 3,000 megawatts, indicating sustained pressure on the national grid.
Despite the surge, authorities have maintained an uninterrupted power supply, with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation continuing to supply the necessary fuel for power generation.
Dr. Perera stressed that the situation requires careful management and collective responsibility, urging the public to conserve electricity to help maintain grid stability during this challenging period.
He further explained that the February to April dry season typically reduces hydropower generation while increasing electricity consumption, contributing to the current spike in demand.
