Monkey Causes Power Outage
Tuesday, 11 February, 2025120 words2 minutes
Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide power outage when a monkey entered a power station south of Colombo. The incident left the entire country of 22 million people without electricity for several hours.
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody explained that the monkey came into contact with a grid transformer, causing an imbalance in the system. The blackout began around 11:00 local time on Sunday, forcing many to rely on generators.
Authorities prioritized restoring power to medical facilities and water purification plants. Officials stated it would take some time to fully restore power across the island nation.
The unusual incident sparked various reactions on social media. While some people criticized the authorities, others made light of the situation with humorous comments and illustrations.
