KOTA BARU: A total of 17 more power sub-stations have been shut down as of 8am on Thursday (Nov 28) due to the escalating flood situation in Kelantan.
TNB Careline said, in a Facebook post, that these sub-stations were located in Kota Baru, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Mas, Bachok, and Kuala Krai.
"The impacted areas in Kota Baru include G-Orange, SK Kadok, Taman Sri Kulim, Pusat Usahawan Melor, Taman Jaza, and Perumahan Hutan Pasir.
"In Pasir Puteh, the areas are DPS 9-12, BELB Sungai Gali, Kilang Bata Tasek Pauh, and Yik Tualang Tinggi; Tanah Merah (Manal 1 and 3, Manal Baru, and Kilang Kayu Manal); while in Machang (Kampung Tandak, Machang Indah, Limau Hantu, Taman Sri Kelaweh, Taman Setia Kasih, LPT Tok Coba, Wakaf Indah, Kampung Buchit and Belukar Panjang),” it said.
In Pasir Mas, the affected areas include Prima Lubok Jong 1-3, Taman Desa Wirajaya 1-3, Kusar, Danau and Serendah; Wakaf Aik in Bachok and Taman Warisan in Kuala Krai.
It added that if the flood situation continues to deteriorate and poses further risks, electricity supply will be cut off at the affected sub-stations to ensure user safety.
TNB advised the public to stay cautious during heavy rains and high flood-risk situations, and to avoid electrical installations submerged in floodwaters due to the risk of electrical leakage. - Bernama
