The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka says that the electricity demand in Sri Lanka has decreased by 25% in the last two months.
Its chairman Mr. Janaka Ratnayake mentioned that the electricity demand has decreased by about 7% due to the electricity cut.
And the remaining 15% has decreased due to the prevailing temperature.
Mr. Janaka Ratnayake mentioned that due to the increase in electricity bill rates by 75% from today, a further reduction in electricity consumption can be expected.