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Sri Lanka experiences nationwide power blackout

Updated 2026-10-19 · told from many outlets at once

Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide electricity blackout on Saturday. Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka asked rooftop solar owners to disconnect systems.

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