Power interruptions have been reported in Pannipitiya, Dehiwela, Sri Jayawardenepura and Ratmalana areas this morning due to the tripping of Pannipitiya - Biyagama 220 kV transmission line, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.
Energy Ministry secretary Dr Suren Batagoda said power supply went off at about 7.20a.m.
He said the CEB engineers are investigating the matter and will restore the electricity supply as soon as possible.