It is reported that there was a short power failure yesterday from 11 am to 3.30 pm due to a technical fault in some cables that carry electricity to several operating theaters of the Colombo National Hospital.
In addition to this, the hospital sources have also mentioned that the electricity generation has been delayed due to a technical fault in the electricity generator.
Due to this, the hospital sources have further reported that some surgeries were performed under the light of flashlights.