Central Power Corporation holds urgent meeting to respond to storm No. 13

On the morning of November 3, in the face of complicated flood and rain situations and the forecast that storm No. 13 could directly affect the area from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa, the Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) held an emergency online meeting chaired by General Director Ngo Tan Cu, connecting with power companies and member units to direct response work.

Mr. Ngo Tan Cu, General Director of the Central Power Corporation, directed an urgent meeting to respond to storm No. 13 and ensure power grid safety during floods.

According to EVNCPC, as of 7:00 a.m. on November 3, the entire region recorded 707 power grid incidents, of which 605 have been restored. 87,439 customers lost power, accounting for 1.77% of the total number of customers, mainly concentrated in Da Nang and Thua Thien - Hue. In Da Nang alone, due to heavy rain and deep flooding, more than 61,000 customers had to temporarily stop power supply to ensure safety.

EVNCPC has mobilized nearly 750 officers, employees and external support units to focus on overcoming flooded and landslide areas such as Hoa Vang, Que Son, Dong Giang, A Vuong...

General Director Ngo Tan Cu requires the entire system to maintain safety and discipline, absolutely not be subjective and not chase progress while ignoring electrical safety.

Power companies in the Central Highlands and Khanh Hoa are required to deploy the “4 on-site” plan, ready to support affected units. EVNCPC also directed hydropower plants managed and operated by the Central Power Services Company and Power Investment Joint Stock Company 3 to strictly comply with dam safety procedures, reinforce weak points, and promptly handle landslide areas for safe operation.

EVNCPC General Director emphasized: “This phase is not only about overcoming but also about fighting. The entire force must be disciplined, disciplined, technical, timely and resilient."

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/dien-luc-mien-trung-hop-khan-ung-pho-bao-so-13-20251103105446772.htm