PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21 NATION -

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Scheduled power interruptions will affect four electricity supply groups in Sri Lanka today as part of measures to manage electricity demand, according to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).

The interruptions fall within an announced evening period of 4.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. The supplied group schedule lists the following times:

Group 3: 4.30 p.m.–5.00 p.m.
Group 4: 5.30 p.m.–6.00 p.m.
Group 1: 6.30 p.m.–7.00 p.m.
Group 2: 7.30 p.m.–8.00 p.m.

The PUCSL granted approval on October 19 for the power interruption schedule proposed by National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd., covering the three-day period from October 19 to 21.

Editorial note: The supplied report describes one-hour cuts, but each listed time slot is only 30 minutes. The duration should be confirmed before publication.