Monkey Causes Nationwide Power Outage in Sri Lanka’s Power Grid

Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide power outage after a monkey reportedly disrupted the country’s power grid. The unusual incident occurred when the animal came into contact with a high-voltage transmission line, triggering a massive failure in the electrical system.
According to officials from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the monkey’s interaction with the power lines led to a short circuit, resulting in a cascading effect that caused the blackout across several regions of Sri Lanka. The power outage, which lasted several hours, affected both urban ..and …areas and caused widespread disruptions to daily life.
Emergency teams worked tirelessly to restore the electricity supply, and by late evening, most of the country had regained power. However, the incident raised concerns about the vulnerability of the power infrastructure to such unexpected events.
The CEB is investigating the incident further and considering implementing additional safety measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. While some have expressed amusement at the unusual cause of the outage, others have called for increased measures to protect the country’s power grid from wildlife interference.
In the meantime, the authorities have warned people to be cautious of wildlife near electrical installations, urging cooperation to avoid further disruptions.