The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has informed the Ministry of Power and Energy in writing today (03) that there are no excess volumes of water in the reservoirs to be released for hydroelectricity production.
The Mahaweli Authority has revealed that there is not enough water due to the lack of rainfall as expected.
The Mahaweli Authority has further stated that the existing water cannot be released for hydropower production as it is required for drinking water needs and agricultural activities.
