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Sri Lanka hit by islandwide power outage

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  • Power interruptions were reported across the country on October 17.
  • The NSO said electricity was being restored area by area, with one update reporting service back in 50% of affected areas.
  • Rooftop solar owners were asked to switch off their systems until further notice.
  • The NSO said no generating-plant breakdowns had been reported; Norochcholai was shut down under standard procedures.
Based on: Newswire, Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa, EconomyNext, Ada Derana, Newsfirst, Hiru NewsWritten by AI from Newswire, Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa, EconomyNext, Ada Derana, Newsfirst, Hiru Newsthese outlets’ reports. Not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original reports are the authority. .
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  1. Ada Derana · New fuel stations to be established amid fuel crisis – Energy Minister
  2. EconomyNext · Sri Lanka to open power transmission to private sector: President
  3. Daily Mirror · New solar policy threatens energy security, industry warns
  4. Hiru News (தமிழ்) · திடீர் மின்வெட்டு: அம்பதலை மற்றும் பியகம நீர் சுத்திகரிப்பு நிலையங்களின் செயற்பாடுகள் இடைநிறுத்தம்

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