COLOMBO (News 1st): Electricity supply for over 120,000 consumers in the Matara and Galle districts has been disrupted due to prevailing weather condition.

Media Spokesperson for the Minister of Power and Renewable Energy, Sulakshana Jayawardene states that immediate measures have been taken to restore power as soon as possible.

• Colombo, and City schools closed from 27th to 1st
• Queues remain despite no assurances of imports
• TUs concerned about fuel availability
• 3-hour power cuts approved by PUCSL
• Work from Home circular for public sector extended