SIBU: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is currently working to restore electricity supply to several areas that have been affected by heavy rains and storms.
The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Wong Hie Sieng said, SEB has informed him that they are gradually restoring power to the affected areas.
“Most of the high-tension cables have been restored, but they are still working on restoring the lower ones in certain locations. We hope to fully recover the electricity supply by today or tomorrow morning (April 7),” said Wong, who is also the Sibu Resident.
He said that the top priority is to ensure that there are no human casualties.
“Since no casualties have been reported, our main focus is to clear fallen trees from the roads, as they are causing inconvenience to hundreds of people who use them. Today, most of the roads are already clear. SEB has already restored most of the dangerous high-tension power lines, and we believe that they will fully complete the task by tomorrow,” he added.
Meanwhile, Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh has listed several areas that have experienced power supply disruptions due to the thunderstorm yesterday (April 5).
These areas include Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Jalan Nansang, Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah, Jalan Teku, Jalan Lim Han Swee, Rejang Park, Jalan Tuah, Jalan Tung Sang and Airport road.
Additionally, Oya road, Brooke drive, Cherry road, Jalan Merdeka, Jalan Tiong Hua Jalan Wong Ting Hock Jalan Dabai, Jalan Teng Chin Hua, Jalan Pelangi, Jalan Salim 21B1, Jalan Shariff Manshor and Jalan Bintang were also affected by the unfortunate event.
