According to the statement issued by the CEB last week, the high-pressure heater system of the generating unit had malfunctioned. The CEB said the power plant’s employees had already initiated preliminary measures to restore the out-of-order generating unit

The Norochcholai coal power plant – built by a Chinese State-owned firm – has been in the spotlight for numerous controversies, including multiple breakdowns and several all-island power outages.

CEB Chairman Nalinda Ilangakoon said that it would have no impact on national electricity generation since hydropower electricity production had gone up as a result of ongoing heavy showers.