Extreme Weather Hits Bali, PLN Accelerates Recovery Of Electricity Supply In A Number Of Areas

Public Relations DOC of PLN UID Bali).

DENPASAR - Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and floods that hit a number of points in the Bali area, since Tuesday (9/9) night causing damage to the electricity network.

Poles collapsed, substations submerged, and cable cut off, stopping tens of thousands of customers' electricity supply.

PT PLN (Persero) Bali's Main Distribution Unit (UID) deployed officers to accelerate recovery.

General Manager of PLN UID Bali, Eric Rossi Priyo Nugroho, apologized for the inconvenience felt by the community.

"We understand the difficulties experienced by residents, especially when Hindus in Bali are celebrating Pagerwesi Day. The PLN team works day and night so that electricity supply can recover quickly. Our priority is to ensure that services in vital facilities such as hospitals and airports are maintained, then gradually turn on to other customers," said Eric Rossi in his written statement, Wednesday, September 10.

Based on data as of Wednesday morning at 10.00 WITA, the electricity conditions in South Bali were the most affected, including Denpasar, Sanur, Kuta, and Tabanan.

The recovery rate in this region has reached around 40 percent, while some networks are still under construction due to flood-blocked access.

"In East Bali, disturbances occurred in Gianyar with a number of poles collapsing due to landslides and floods. However, the overall recovery rate reached 99 percent. Meanwhile, North Bali including Jembrana, Gilimanuk, and Singaraja were also affected, but the recovery had reached 98 percent, so most of the customers returned to electricity supply," he said.