Tamil Guardian
Mannar fishermen blame wind turbines for plunging catches and flooding
Mannar fishermen blame wind turbines for plunging catches and flooding by Thara Mon, 02/11/2026 - 12:16 Body A child holds a placard against wind turbines during a protest in Mannar last year Fishermen and residents in Mannar say wind turbines built on the island have led to plunging fish catches, smaller fish and flooding, as the Sri Lankan government pushes ahead with plans to expand renewable energy across the Tamil homeland. The first 30 turbines, with a combined capacity of 104 MW, were connected to the grid on Mannar island in 2020, and construction of 14 more has begun. Since the turbi…