More than 5,750 electric poles in Nghe An were broken.

(Baonghean.vn) - Storm No. 2 made landfall in Nghe An, causing extensive damage to houses, trees, and crops. In particular, preliminary statistics show that 5,757 medium- and low-voltage power poles were broken, and many areas will not be repaired until 3 more days later.

The power grid in Do Luong was severely damaged by the storm. Photo: Huu Hoan

Mr. Vuong Dinh Dung - Deputy Head of Material Planning Department - Nghe An Electricity Company said that as of 5:00 p.m. on July 17, according to reports from localities and electricity units, storm No. 2 had caused 5,757 medium and low voltage power poles to fall. In addition, 3 transformer stations were flooded and damaged, and 11 km of power lines were broken and frayed and had to be replaced.

Because the broken electric poles were scattered in many localities and different terrains, the repair took a long time. Nghe An Electricity Department mobilized all forces, coordinated with militia and self-defense forces, and local people to urgently fix the problem.

Statistics as of the afternoon of July 17, over 5,757 medium and low voltage power poles were broken in storm No. 2. Photo: Le Nhung

According to Mr. Dung, Nghe An electricity sector is trying its best to restore power as soon as possible for people to use. However, there are some complicated areas that will take 3-4 days to fix.

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