COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy stated that once again the county might have to face power cuts in the near future.

Media spokesperson, Sulakshana Jayawardena noted that the decline in hydro-power generation and the increase in daily electricity consumption had led to this situation.

He urged the public to use power responsibly.

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