Temporary power outage caused by lightning strike at Melaka power plant


PETALING JAYA: The temporary disruption of electricity supply in parts of Klang Valley and Johor on Wednesday (Oct 15) evening was caused by a lightning strike at the Edra Melaka Power Plant (EMPP).

Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd (Edra), which operates the EMPP, said the lightning strike took place during heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday (Oct 15) afternoon.

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