Power Restoration to Mahiyanganaya, Ampara and Batticaloa Expected Tomorrow

COLOMBO (News 1st)The Ministry of Energy says that electricity is expected to be restored tomorrow to the areas facing power disruptions due to the failure of the Rantambe–Mahiyanganaya transmission system.

The ministry said that power supply to Mahiyangana as well as the Batticaloa and Ampara districts were disrupted following the destruction of the transmission tower and transmission cables due to the recent weather disaster.

Unitl a permanent remedial measure is in place, the Ceylon Electricity Board has taken steps to supply electricity to essential places in the area such as hospitals and water pump-houses, through a temporary 33,000 voltage line.