INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Janaka Ratnayake also said five-hour power cuts will be imposed tomorrow (May 14).Speaking to reporters in Colombo, he said that five-hour
provide an uninterrupted electricity supply to the people on Sunday, which is Vesak Day.Giving reasons as to why five-power cuts are now
being imposed, the chairman said that according to the data they have none of the thermal power plants were in operation within the last
two-three days due to the shortage of fuel stocks.He said a crude oil shipment had arrived in the country a week ago, however the government
last two-three days over 45% of power was generated from the hydro power plants while the wind power and mini hydro power generation has
also increased.Accordingly, currently over 60% of power is generated from mini hydro, large hydro, wind and roof solar systems, he said.
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