Foreign media reported that a monkey caused a sudden power outage in Sri Lanka by disrupting the Panadura grid substation.
Preliminary investigations revealed deeper underlying issues contributing to the incident.
Experts pointed out that previous governments neglected the stability of the national electricity system.
This negligence was attributed to short-sighted decisions and poor guidance without sufficient technological understanding.
The lack of proper maintenance and strategic planning made the power grid more vulnerable to unexpected disruptions.
Authorities are now urged to address these long-standing issues to ensure the country’s energy stability.
