Hydropower generation increased to 14%

COLOMBO (News 1st) - State Minister of Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha said hydropower generation in Sri Lanka has risen to 14%. 

He said despite showers experienced in many parts of the island, areas surrounding hydropower plants have not received significant rainfall.

Hydropower generation was at 11-12% in recent days, due to the arid weather conditions.

State Minister Indika Anuruddha said research activities are ongoing to address the water leakages of the Samanala Wewa reservoir.

He added that engineers from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, the National Building Research Organization, and the Ceylon Electricity Board are conducting an investigation in this regard. 

Six water leakage points have been identified in the Samanala Wewa Reservoir.