On the afternoon of July 18, the damaged medium voltage lines caused by storm No. 2 will be energized.

(Baonghean.vn) - By the morning of July 18, 70 out of 115 medium voltage lines damaged by storm No. 2 had been energized.Talking to Nghe An Newspaper reporter, Mr. Nguyen Thuong Hien - Deputy Director of Nghe An Electricity Company said that he will try to basically energize the remaining medium voltage lines by the afternoon of July 18.

PV:Could you tell us about the damage caused by storm No. 2 to our province's power grid?

Mr. Nguyen Thuong Hien:Storm No. 2 passed through Nghe An with wind gusts of over level 10 in the early morning of July 17, causing a lot of damage, especially to the power grid in the area, causing widespread power outages. It caused damage to 105 out of 115 medium-voltage lines; 108 medium-voltage poles, more than 5,600 low-voltage poles fell/broke, damaged 5 transformers, and more than 100,000 meters of various types of electrical wires were broken. In addition, the warehouse of Quynh Luu Electricity and the two-story building of the Workers' Examination School of PC Nghe An had their roofs blown off...

35KV power pole was knocked down by storm winds in Quynh Luu. Photo: Thanh Toan

PV:So how is the work to repair the damage caused by storms to the current power grid, sir?

Mr. Nguyen Thuong Hien:Before and during the recent stormy days, Nghe An Electricity Company arranged 24/7 on-duty to promptly handle situations, ensuring power supply and absolute safety for the unit's workforce, grid assets, projects and people.

After the storm, Nghe An Electricity Company mobilized materials, equipment, and concentrated all human resources to fix the power grid problems caused by the storm, restoring power supply to customers as soon as possible. In addition to mobilizing 100% of the industry's personnel, the Company also mobilized 30 other construction units to fix the power grid problems in the whole province.

By the morning of July 18, 70 out of 115 affected medium voltage lines had been energized. Efforts are underway to basically energize the medium voltage lines by the afternoon of July 18.

Replacing a high-voltage electric pole in Trung Son commune (Do Luong) that was knocked down by storm No. 2. Photo: Thuy Hang

Today, localities such as Cua Lo, Nghi Loc, Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu... have turned on electricity, People's Committees of districts, cities, towns, hospitals, and anti-flooding pumping stations have all restored electricity and are operating normally.

In the immediate future, the electricity sector will focus on repairing medium voltage lines and renovating and repairing low voltage lines. Regarding repairing low voltage lines, it is necessary to review locations in residential areas and pay close attention to electrical safety issues when restoring power. Caution must be taken to prevent accidents.

Do Luong Electricity urgently fixes grid problems caused by storm No. 2. Photo: Thuy Hang

PV:What recommendations do you have for localities and people in overcoming and using electricity during the rainy and stormy season?

Mr. Nguyen Thuong Hien:Currently, the electricity sector is focusing human and material resources to overcome the damage caused by storm No. 2, quickly reconnecting power, providing electricity for people's daily life and production. During the repair process, it is recommended that the People's Committees of districts and communes coordinate with Nghe An Electricity Company to clear the land, support corridor clearance to help soon complete the power system and restore power to the people.

During floods, people should try to stay away from medium voltage lines and not stand near them to avoid the risk of wind gusts and falling trees that can cause broken wires and falling electric poles, which can cause accidents. When an incident occurs, it is necessary to quickly report to the nearest power company to isolate the source and prevent electric leakage that can endanger repair workers. Do not attempt to repair yourself, as this can easily lead to accidents.

PV:Thank you!

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