Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that a total of 50,009 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country within the 24-hour period ending at 8.00 p.m. today (30), due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

CEB teams have restored power to 14,031 of those cases and are working continuously to resolve the rest, the CEB Spokesman said.

The CEB added that the cooperation and patience of consumers during this time are greatly appreciated as they work around the clock to restore power safely and efficiently.

Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) had reported that more than 1,700 individuals have been affected by the adverse weather conditions currently impacting the island.

The inclem...