A Monkey Plunges Sri Lanka into Darkness: 22 Million People Left Without Power
How Did One Monkey Shut Down the Whole Country?
According to Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, the animal caused an imbalance in the power system, leading to a nationwide blackout. Authorities are now working urgently to restore electricity, prioritizing hospitals, water treatment plants, and other critical infrastructure.
The Growing Monkey Problem
This incident is just one consequence of the rapid increase in the monkey population in Sri Lanka. These animals:
— raid farms,
— break into homes to steal food,
— attack people.
Farmers report millions of dollars in losses, while the government struggles to control the population.
Attempts to Solve the Crisis
The government previously discussed exporting monkeys to China, but the proposal faced backlash from environmental groups. With no clear solution in sight, Sri Lankans continue to suffer from increasing monkey-related problems.
This power outage, caused by a single monkey, is yet another reminder of the scale of the crisis.
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