Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide power outage on Sunday after a monkey came into contact with an electrical grid transformer in Colombo, causing an imbalance in the system. The outage lasted for several hours, affecting hospitals, water supplies, and other essential services. The incident highlights the fragility of Sri Lanka's power infrastructure and has sparked criticism and humor on social media.
Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide power outage on Sunday after a monkey interfered with an electrical grid in a Colombo suburb. The power failure began at approximately 11:00 local time , plunging the island nation into darkness.Authorities worked to restore power in some areas, but the full duration of the outage remained unclear. Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody confirmed that the incident caused an imbalance in the system.
Social media reacts with criticism and humorThe unusual cause of the blackout sparked both criticism and humor on social media. Many users questioned the reliability of Sri Lanka’s electricity infrastructure.“A rogue monkey knocked out Sri Lanka’s entire power grid after triggering a total failure at a substation in Colombo,” wrote an X user. “One monkey=total chaos.
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