Nearly 170,000 customers in the Central region have had power restored after floods

According to information from the Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC), as of 7 a.m. on October 31, about 310,000 customers in 4 provinces and cities were still without power due to the effects of prolonged rain and floods. Compared to the same time on the morning of October 30, nearly 170,000 customers had their power restored.

Da Nang 's electricity technical staff braved the rain and floods, taking advantage of every hour to restore power to serve people's lives. Photo: TRONG HUNG

According to EVNCPC, on the 110kV grid, some lines and stations are still unable to operate due to landslides and separation. The 110kV Dak Mil 4 - Phuoc Son line and the double circuit Tra My - Song Tranh 2 switching station are temporarily isolated to ensure safety. The two 110kV Phuoc Son and Nam Tra My transformer stations are still unable to be energized.

Da Nang Electricity is urgently inspecting the scene, planning to supply electricity to Phuoc Son 110kV station via Hiep Duc 22kV line and Nam Tra My station via Nuoc Xa intermediate line.

As of 7 a.m. on October 31, about 310,000 customers in four central provinces and cities were still without power due to floods. Photo: TRONG HUNG

On the medium voltage grid, EVNCPC recorded 577 incidents and layoffs due to flooding; of which 290 have been restored. Currently, there are 309,404 customers without electricity, accounting for 6.26% of the total number of EVNCPC customers; mainly concentrated in Da Nang, Hue, Quang Ngai and Quang Tri.

The total number of power outage distribution transformer stations is 2,720 (4.73%), with unrestored capacity estimated at 175.82 MW (4.82% of EVNCPC's total maximum capacity).

According to EVNCPC, Da Nang city was the most affected area with more than 225,000 customers and 2,031 transformer stations losing power, losing about 121.2 MW of capacity. Power supply was interrupted mainly in 60 communes and wards in inner-city, coastal and mountainous areas.

In Hue city, there are still 74,384 customers and 522 transformer stations without electricity, with an estimated lost capacity of 52 MW, concentrated in 25 communes and wards in urban areas and surrounding areas.

The electricity industry is making efforts to restore power supply to customers after floods. Photo: TRONG HUNG

In Quang Tri province, there are still 7,312 customers and 53 transformer stations without electricity (1.6 MW), mainly in parts of Trieu Phong, Quang Trach, Trung Thuan and Ba Don communes.

In Quang Ngai, there are still 2,627 customers and 84 transformer stations without power (1.02 MW), concentrated in Son Tay Thuong, Minh Long, Tay Tra, Mang But and part of Dak Plo commune.

EVNCPC requires units to continue to mobilize maximum human resources and means; coordinate with local authorities to ensure electrical safety and restore power supply as soon as possible, prioritizing hospitals, administrative agencies, isolated residential areas and important loads.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/gan-170-000-khach-hang-mien-trung-duoc-cap-dien-tro-lai-sau-mua-lu-3308783.html