The National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd. has announced that the electricity transmission system has been fully restored following a major system failure that disrupted power supply across Sri Lanka today (17).

The company said electricity supply across the country is expected to return to normal shortly.

The islandwide power outage occurred at around 11.45 a.m. due to a major fault in the transmission network.

Meanwhile, operations at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant have resumed following the restoration of electricity.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said water distribution has also restarted.

Operations at the plant were temporarily suspended earlier today after the power outage disrupted its activities.

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All three generators at the Norochcholai Power Plant have reportedly been shut down.

The situation has arisen due to the sudden power outage currently affecting the country.

A sudden power outage has been reported in several areas of the Colombo District in the Western Province.

The unexpected outage has affected several areas, including Borella, Rajagiriya, Battaramulla, Pelawatte, Kotte, Maharagama and Nugegoda.