A nationwide blackout hit Sri Lanka early today, leaving many establishments, including hospitals, dependent on generators for power. The outage began around 11:30 AM local time (06:00 GMT) as repairs continued, prompted by an emergency at one of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) substations.
Nationwide Power Outage Strikes Sri Lanka Amid Emergency Repairs
Nationwide Power Outage Strikes Sri Lanka Amid Emergency Repairs
Sri Lanka faces a significant power cut affecting hospitals and businesses, with emergency repairs underway.
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody attributed the cause of the blackout to an unusual incident involving a monkey that reportedly interfered with the grid transformer, creating an imbalance in the system. "Engineers are working diligently to restore the service as swiftly as possible," he stated. The CEB confirmed their commitment to resolving the situation, promising that every effort is being taken to reinstate electricity supply throughout the island nation.
As the country of 22 million grapples with power issues, hospitals and businesses have turned to generators and inverters to maintain essential services. This incident echoes the widespread blackouts experienced during Sri Lanka's severe economic crisis in 2022, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the nation.
As the country of 22 million grapples with power issues, hospitals and businesses have turned to generators and inverters to maintain essential services. This incident echoes the widespread blackouts experienced during Sri Lanka's severe economic crisis in 2022, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the nation.
