Electricity is one of the most important necessities of our daily lives. Without it, we cannot complete our day to day tasks. In Sri Lanka, electricity is supplied by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The CEB releases the daily power cut schedule to inform customers in advance of the power cuts. This helps customers to plan their day and hence minimize the disruption caused by the power cuts.
The power cut schedule for today is as follows:
Colombo
The power cuts in Colombo will start from 8 am and continue until 1 pm. The areas that are affected include:
- Kollupitiya
- Dehiwala
- Nawala
- Boralesgamuwa
- Mt. Lavinia
- Kirulapone
- Kohuwala
Gampaha
The power cuts in Gampaha will start from 10 am and continue until 1 pm. The areas that are affected include:
- Kiribathgoda
- Kadawatha
- Minuwangoda
- Gampaha
- Kelaniya
- Kadana
- Miriswatta
Kandy
The power cuts in Kandy will start from 12 pm and continue until 5 pm. The areas that are affected include:
- Kandy City
- Gampola
- Katugastota
- Peradeniya
- Matale
- Kundasale
- Girandurukotte
Kalutara
The power cuts in Kalutara will start from 4 pm and continue until 8 pm. The areas that are affected include:
- Kalutara
- Panadura
- Bandaragama
- Horana
- Aluthgama
- Beruwala
- Wadduwa
Anuradhapura
The power cuts in Anuradhapura will start from 6 pm and continue until 10 pm. The areas that are affected include:
- Anuradhapura
- Kurunegala
- Medawachchiya
- Kekirawa
- Ganewalpola
- Kalaoya
- Minneriya
Jaffna
The power cuts in Jaffna will start from 8 pm and continue until 12 am. The areas that are affected include:
- Jaffna
- Kilinochchi
- Mannar
- Vavuniya
- Point Pedro
- Kopay
- Kayts
Tips to Minimize Disruption Due to Power Cuts
In order to minimize disruption caused by the power cuts, it is important to plan ahead and be prepared. Here are some tips to help you do so:
- Charge all your electronic devices, such as phones and laptops, when the electricity is available.
- Ensure that all your important documents are backed up in an external drive.
- Switch off all electrical appliances when the power cut is announced.
- Keep flashlights and candles handy in case of an emergency.
- Organize your day according to the power cut schedule.
- Keep your phone and laptop chargers ready in case of an emergency.
- If you have to work during the power cut, try to work in an area with natural light.
- Keep some snacks or light meals handy in case you get hungry.
Following these tips can help you stay prepared and minimize the disruption caused by the power cuts in Sri Lanka. We hope this article has been helpful in informing you about the power cut schedule for today.
