Several Areas In Central Hills Are Without Electricity Due To A Fallen Tree

Power supply to several areas in the Central hills from DiKoya-Hatton to Bagawanthalawa area had Been cut off as a result of the falling of an Eucalyptus tree on to a 33,000 volt high voltage power supply line at Bagawanthalawa this evening (16).

The tree had fallen on to the Power supply line due to a strong winds blown away across the Central hills.

Due to the Power cut several Tea Factories in the area are  currently in without electricity it has been reported.

The Electricity Board is currently working to restore the power supply in the affected areas .