Sri Lankan monkey causes nationwide blackout
The power outage, which began around 11:30 am (0600 GMT), had yet to be fully restored after three hours.
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A man selling lamps waits for customers at a dimmed shop during a nationwide power outage in Galle on February 9, 2025. An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused a general island-wide blackout on February 9, government officials said. (Photos by AFP)
By NewVision Reporter
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An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused a general island-wide blackout on Sunday, government officials said.
The power outage, which began around 11:30 am (0600