The public has been urged to use electricity sparingly as Sri Lanka grapples with record-high power demand driven by prevailing dry weather conditions.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Despite the surge, authorities have maintained an uninterrupted power supply, with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation continuing to supply the necessary fuel for power generation.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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