Sri Lanka blackout blamed on monkey
A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka has been blamed on a monkey that intruded into a substation south of Colombo, the nation’s capital.
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Sri Lanka, Colombo: A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka has been blamed on a monkey that intruded into a substation south of Colombo, the nation’s capital. Power is gradually being restored across the nation of 22 million people. Medical facilities and water purification plants have been given priority.
According to the energy minister Kumara Jayakody, a monkey has come in contact with a grid transformer, causing an imbalance in the system. The blackout began at about 11:00 local time Sunday, forcing many to rely on generators. Officials say it may take a few hours to get power back.
Source: BBC
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