October 17, 2026 at 1:04 PM
OFFICIAL UPDATE: The National System Operator (NSO) confirms that Sri Lanka’s power grid has experienced a total system failure following instability in the electricity system on Saturday (October 17) morning.
The NSO says restoration efforts are underway and has requested all rooftop solar PV system owners to disconnect their systems until further notice to support the restoration process.
2026-10-17