Power companies reinforce electrical systems in flooded areas (Photo: Công Hiền, EVNCPC)
According to the latest update from the Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC), 553,250 customers remain without electricity, a significant increase of over 349,000 cases compared to November 19. The primary cause is the temporary shutdown of numerous substations in deeply flooded regions to ensure safety, hindering restoration efforts.
Since the onset of the disaster, more than 1.01 million customers across the region have been affected. While the power sector has successfully restored electricity to 45.3% of these customers (457,470), 5,777 substations remain inaccessible due to lingering floodwaters. The estimated unsupplied capacity is approximately 283.6 MW, accounting for a substantial 7.3% of the system’s peak capacity.
Source: EVNCPC
Among the affected areas, Đắk Lắk is the hardest-hit, with 276,033 customers and 2,728 substations out of service, resulting in a power deficit of 123.2 MW. Gia Lai faces a similarly critical situation, with 152,648 customers and 1,770 substations still offline, causing an estimated loss of 72 MW.
In coastal regions, Khánh Hòa reports 120,597 affected customers, with the former Ninh Thuận area accounting for over 91,000 cases of power disruption. In contrast, Đà Nẵng has experienced a milder impact, with nearly 4,000 customers affected.
Many areas in Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, and Khánh Hòa remain submerged, forcing power companies to suspend electricity supply for safety (Photo: Công Hiền, EVNCPC)
EVNCPC emphasizes that temporary power cuts are essential to safeguard lives and protect equipment. Local power units are operating on a 24/7 basis, ready to restore electricity as soon as floodwaters recede and technical conditions permit.
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