Monkey Causes Countrywide Power Outage in Sri Lanka
A monkey caused a countrywide power outage in Sri Lanka after coming into contact with a grid transformer, leaving many in sweltering heat. The incident highlights the fragility of Sri Lanka's power grid and ongoing struggles with energy security.
Key Points
- Monkey contacted grid transformer causing imbalance in power system
- Engineers worked to restore power, prioritizing critical facilities
- Outage underscores Sri Lanka's struggles with energy security and outdated power grid
- Experts warn of frequent island-wide power outages due to grid weakness
- Monkeys increasing problem in Sri Lanka due to booming numbers and human encroachment