Monkey Causes Islandwide Power Outage On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide power outage after a monkey reportedly triggered a failure at a power substation south of Colombo.  The blackout, which began at approximately 10:45 AM local time, lasted for several hours, affecting millions across the country.  Additionally, authorities prioritized power restoration … Continue reading Sri Lanka Plunges into Darkness—Officials Blame Monkey, but Was It the Real Cause?