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CEB
to purchase emergency power?
The water levels have been decreasing within the last few weeks, which has led the CEB to go for emergency power. The Sunday Times learns that the Board is to advertise for suppliers within the next two days. Emergency power which has proved to be costly will be an added expense to the Board. The CEB did purchase emergency power in 2001 and 2002 following a similar power shortage. At present the total power capacity is 400 GWH, whereas it should be 800 GWH to be out of danger. Meanwhile CEB Chairman S Zubair said the water levels are decreasing and the board is studying all options to overcome the crisis. 'We may consider purchasing emergency power but the situation is being monitored every day. Our requirement of water is to supply it for irrigation purposes not so much for generation' said Mr. Zubair. Last week the Water Board warned consumers to use water sparingly or face a water cut in a few weeks. The Water Board appealed to consumers to refrain from using water unnecessarily as the water levels in the Kelani Ganga and the reservoirs have dropped. |
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