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Sri Lanka Must Secure Its Electricity, Water, AI, Cloud & Digital Lifelines in 21st Century Before Next Failure Trouble Entire Nation

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Sri Lanka Must Secure Its Electricity, Water, AI, Cloud & Digital Lifelines in 21st Century Before Next Failure Trouble Entire NationPhoto: LBO

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  • Lanka Business Online reports that a transmission-network disturbance triggered a nationwide power outage on 17 October 2026.
  • The outlet says the Ambatale and Biyagama treatment plants temporarily stopped purification operations.
  • Lanka Business Online reports that Norochcholai, with about 900 MW of installed capacity, shut down under standard procedures; about 810 MW was expected to remain unavailable for several days.
  • The outlet says the National System Operator launched an investigation.
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