PUCSL expects heavy rainfall to increase hydropower generation capacity

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the heavy showers being experienced island-wide at the moment will enhance the capacity to generate more hydro power.

However, the Maussakelle and Castlereagh catchment areas have been receiving heavy rains since Friday afternoon.

Maussakelle catchment areas of Maskeliya, Sri Pada Nallathanniya, Upkot and Samimale are receiving heavy rainfall, according to reports.