KUCHING, July 15 (Bernama) — Electricity supply to parts of Miri, including Bakam, Bekenu, Beraya, Kuala Baram, Luak Bay, Lutong, Niah, Piasau, Pujut and Tukau, has been disrupted after\u00a0the area was\u00a0hit by\u00a0strong winds and heavy rain from July 9 to 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), in a statement here today, said electrical facilities, including overhead lines, were damaged by strong winds and falling trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSafe restoration efforts were hampered in some areas by the continuing adverse conditions. The Fire and Rescue Department and Malaysia Civil Defence Force had to assist with clearing the fallen trees first before works to restore electricity supply safely could proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSupply was restored via alternate sources while repair works were in progress,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEB’s vice-president for distribution Yusri Safri, in the statement, thanked the public for their patience and understanding in the midst of the challenges faced by the service crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe current weather conditions pose a challenge in our efforts to restore supply safely and minimise interruption time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur technical teams remain on full alert and are ready to be mobilised but due to the severity of the situation, we are still working to restore supply to the areas that are still affected first,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yusri reminded members of the public to be cautious of damaged electrical facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must stay clear of fallen power lines as these may still be energised or live, posing a safety hazard,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
— BERNAMA <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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