COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Power and Energy says that there will be power cuts in several areas for half an hour on Monday (13) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Power and Energy Ministry spokesperson, Sulakshana Jayawardena said that the power supply to the Norochcholai coal power plant will be cut off until one generator is connected to the power grid.

The power cut is also due to continue until Tuesday (14).

At present, 2 out of 3 generators at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant are out of order.

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