The bizarre news of a monkey allegedly causing a nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka has made headlines worldwide, with international media outlets picking up the story and fueling global curiosity.
What initially seemed like a technical failure quickly turned into an unusual tale when Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody confirmed that a monkey had triggered the power failure. The island-wide blackout, which began around 11:30 AM, disrupted the national power system, leaving millions without electricity for several hours.
Authorities took nearly 5 to 6 hours to restore the grid, gradually bringing power back to different areas. However, the strange circumstaances surrounding the outage have drawn global attention, sparking both amusement and concern.
The international spotlight on Sri Lanka’s “monkey-induced power crisis” has raised questions about the vulnerability of the national grid. While some foreign reports have taken a lighthearted approach, others have criticized the fragility of the country’s power infrastructure, pointing out the serious implications of such an easily disrupted system.
With Sri Lanka’s power crisis now a talking point worldwide, the nation finds itself at the center of an unexpected global debate—all thanks to a monkey that went from a local scapegoat to an international sensation.
