Nationwide Power Cut in Sri Lanka
Ongoing · Sri Lanka · Last reported Feb 2025
Source: BBC
A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka was caused by a monkey that intruded into a power station, leading to an imbalance in the power grid. Power is being gradually restored, with priority given to medical facilities and water purification plants.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hospital
- Location
- Sri Lanka
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BBC
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka was caused by a monkey that intruded into a power station, leading to an imbalance in the power grid. Power is being gradually restored, with priority given to medical facilities and water purification plants. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Sri Lanka |
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Source | BBC |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hospital |
Article published date | 2025-02-14 |
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