Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever electricity demand last Monday (16) as the prevailing dry weather continues to strain the national power system, according to Dr. B.L. Pradeep Priyadarshana Perera, Chairman of the National System operator (Pvt.) Ltd.

Speaking at a special media briefing held at the Department of Government Information, Dr. Perera revealed that peak demand reached 3,089 megawatts, marking a new record for the country. Since then, daily electricity demand has consistently hovered around 3,000 megawatts, indicating sustained pressure on the national power grid.

Despite the surge in demand, authorities have managed to maintain an uninterrupted power supply. Dr. Perera noted that the Ceylon Petroleu...