Miri hit by blackouts after adverse weather damages overhead lines

KUCHING: Electricity supply to parts of Miri, including Bakam, Bekenu, Beraya, Kuala Baram, Luak Bay, Lutong, Niah, Piasau, Pujut and Tukau, has been disrupted after the area was hit by strong winds and heavy rain from July 9 to 12.

Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), in a statement here on Wednesday (July 13), said electrical facilities, including overhead lines, were damaged by strong winds and falling trees.