Sri Lanka’s 22 million people hit by six-hour blackout as grid shuts down
Commuters ride past inoperative traffic lights following a nationwide electricity blackout in Colombo on October 17, 2026.
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Sri Lanka experienced a six-hour nationwide blackout due to grid issues, with officials investigating excess solar generation as a possible cause.
Sri Lanka restored power after a six-hour nationwide blackout, with officials investigating whether excess solar generation destabilised the grid.
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- October 17, 2026
