What is today's power cut schedule in Sri Lanka?

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved 1-hour daily power cuts for October 19, 20, and 21 across four groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

Why are power cuts being implemented in Sri Lanka?

The temporary power interruptions are due to an unscheduled generation shortfall following an outage at Unit 1 of the Lakvijaya (Norochcholai) Coal Power Station.

How do I find which group my area belongs to?

Use Lanka Dispatch's interactive Sri Lanka map or search bar by typing your town or CEB grid sub-station to instantly see your group and today's exact time slot.

PUCSL / CEB Official ScheduleOct 19 – 21, 2026

Sri Lanka Power Interruption Tracker

Official 1-hour rotational load-shedding schedule across Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).

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Scheduled Interruption Windows (Tuesday, Oct 20 (Today))1 hour / group

Group 01

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Group 02

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Group 03

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Group 04

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Grid Sub-Stations (GSS) & Feeder Lines in Colombo

Group 01 Feeders in Colombo5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Athurugiriya GSS

Feeder No(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 6

Areas: Athurugiriya, Malabe, Kaduwela, Hokandara, Habarakada, Oruwala

Kesbewa GSS

Feeder No(s): 1

Areas: Kesbewa, Piliyandala, Kahathuduwa, Bokundara, Honnanthara

Kosgama GSS

Feeder No(s): 2, 3, 6

Areas: Kosgama, Hanwella, Puwakpitiya, Kaluaggala, Salawa

Seethawaka GSS

Feeder No(s): 1, 5

Areas: Avissawella, Seethawaka EPZ, Puwakpitiya East, Ruwanwella Border

Group 02 Feeders in Colombo6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Dehiwala GSS

Feeder No(s): 3

Areas: Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Wellawatte, Nedimala, Kawdana, Kohuwala

Kolonnawa GSS

Feeder No(s): 17, 18

Areas: Kolonnawa, Dematagoda, Wellampitiya, Orugodawatta, Sedawatta

Kolonnawa old GSS

Feeder No(s): 8

Areas: Kolonnawa Industrial Zone, Sedawatta, Wellampitiya

Pannipitiya GSS

Feeder No(s): 1, 2, 9

Areas: Pannipitiya, Maharagama, Kottawa, Homagama, Rukmalgama, Godagama

Ratmalana GSS

Feeder No(s): 2, 7, 9

Areas: Ratmalana, Moratuwa, Attidiya, Katubedda, Soysapura, Borupana

Sri_Jpura GSS

Feeder No(s): 2, 3, 9

Areas: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Battaramulla, Rajagiriya, Thalawathugoda, Pelawatte, Madiwela

SUB A GSS

Feeder No(s): A-5

Areas: Colombo Fort, Slave Island, Galle Face, Pettah Inner

SUB C GSS

Feeder No(s): C-1, C-3, C-4

Areas: Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya, Cinnamon Gardens (Colombo 07), Havelock Town

SUB I GSS

Feeder No(s): I-5, I-7

Areas: Maradana, Panchikawatte, Maligawatta, Kotahena, Colombo 10/12

Group 03 Feeders in Colombo7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Dehiwala GSS

Feeder No(s): 6, 7, 8

Areas: Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Wellawatte, Nedimala, Kawdana, Kohuwala

Kolonnawa GIS GSS

Feeder No(s): 6

Areas: Kolonnawa, Grandpass, Bloemendhal, Orugodawatta

Pannipitiya GSS

Feeder No(s): 8, 12

Areas: Pannipitiya, Maharagama, Kottawa, Homagama, Rukmalgama, Godagama

Ratmalana GSS

Feeder No(s): 3, 4, 5

Areas: Ratmalana, Moratuwa, Attidiya, Katubedda, Soysapura, Borupana

Sri_Jpura GSS

Feeder No(s): 1, 4, 8

Areas: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Battaramulla, Rajagiriya, Thalawathugoda, Pelawatte, Madiwela

SUB C GSS

Feeder No(s): C-09, C-10, C-15

Areas: Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya, Cinnamon Gardens (Colombo 07), Havelock Town

SUB I GSS

Feeder No(s): I-1, I-8, I-11, I-13, I-15, I-17

Areas: Maradana, Panchikawatte, Maligawatta, Kotahena, Colombo 10/12

Sub M GSS

Feeder No(s): M-2, M-13

Areas: Borella, Narahenpita, Kirulapone, Thimbirigasyaya

Sub N GSS

Feeder No(s): N-8, N-9, N-10, N-18

Areas: Mattakkuliya, Modara, Crow Island, Mutwal (Colombo 15)

Group 04 Feeders in Colombo4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Athurugiriya GSS

Feeder No(s): 5

Areas: Athurugiriya, Malabe, Kaduwela, Hokandara, Habarakada, Oruwala

Kesbewa GSS

Feeder No(s): 3

Areas: Kesbewa, Piliyandala, Kahathuduwa, Bokundara, Honnanthara

Kosgama GSS

Feeder No(s): 1, 5, 8

Areas: Kosgama, Hanwella, Puwakpitiya, Kaluaggala, Salawa

Seethawaka GSS

Feeder No(s): 8

Areas: Avissawella, Seethawaka EPZ, Puwakpitiya East, Ruwanwella Border

Today's 4-Group Rotational Schedule

Tuesday, Oct 20 (Today)

Group 011 Hour

Western South, Sabaragamuwa, Central & Southern Grid Feeders

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM32 Grid Stations

Key Sub-Stations: Ambalangoda, Athurugiriya, Balangoda, Beliatta, Deniyaya...

Group 021 Hour

Colombo Metro North, Gampaha, Northern, North Central & Eastern Feeders

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM35 Grid Stations

Key Sub-Stations: Ampara, Aniyakanda, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Biyagama...

Group 031 Hour

Colombo Suburbs, Jaffna Peninsula, East Coast & North Western Grid Feeders

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM34 Grid Stations

Key Sub-Stations: Ampara, Aniyakanda, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Biyagama...

Group 041 Hour

Southern Province, Kandy Hill Country, Kalutara & Sabaragamuwa Grid Feeders

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM30 Grid Stations

Key Sub-Stations: Ambalangoda, Athurugiriya, Balangoda, Beliatta, Deniyaya...

Official PUCSL & CEB Advisory Context

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved this 1-hour rotational power management schedule following an unscheduled generation shortfall caused by the tripping and maintenance outage of Unit 1 at the Lakvijaya (Norochcholai) Coal Power Plant. Actual disconnection and restoration times may fluctuate by 15–30 minutes based on real-time national grid frequency stabilization.

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