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Watch: Vehicle headlights illuminate roads as Sri Lanka goes dark amid nationwide power outage - South Asia News

Watch: Vehicle headlights illuminate roads as Sri Lanka goes dark amid nationwide power outage

Mukul Sharma Updated: Dec 09, 2023, 08:43 PM IST

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Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the country's power monopoly, is working to restore power, its spokesperson Noel Priyantha said.

Sri Lanka is currently under the state of a nationwide power outage. The outage was attributed to a "systemic failure" by a government official.

What is happening in Sri Lanka due to power outage?

The power outage on South Asian island nation has reportedly resulted in internet disruptions.

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Sri Lanka power outage: What's the reason?

The power outage across Sri Lanka has been due to a breakdown of the Kotmale-Biyagama transmission line, according to the reports.

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the country's power monopoly, is working to restore power, its spokesperson Noel Priyantha said.

Blackout* Sri Lanka is experiencing a nationwide power outage due to a system failure. Internet disruptions reported‼️— Aqssss (@AqssssFajr)

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The CEB has also assured the nation that efforts are on to restore the power supply in the remaining affected areas.

(With inputs from agencies)