Tropical Storm Kristine disrupts power for nearly a million consumers in Luzon and Visayas

Tropical Storm Kristine has caused multiple transmission lines to go out in Luzon and Visayas, affecting nearly a million consumers across both regions.

In the Visayas, six 69kV lines are partially energized or down: Paranas-Quinapondan (partially energized), Maasin-Baybay, Palanas Cara-Allen, Amlan-San Carlos, Ormoc-San Isidro (partially energized), and Calbayog-Bliss.

In Luzon, several 76kV lines are down or partially energized: Labrador-Bolinao, Batangas-Taysan, Batangas-Mabini-Cuenca, and Naga-Iriga, impacting electric cooperatives in Pangasinan, Batangas, and Camarines Sur.

As of Tuesday, NGCP has deployed 1,088 line crews to conduct patrols and restoration activities in accessible areas. The transmission lines currently unavailable include Labrador-Bolinao (partially energized), Batangas-Mabini-Cuenca, Batangas-Taysan, and Naga-Iriga.

As of Friday, approximately 970,814 consumer connections need restoration, with initial damage estimates from four coops totaling P971,410.60.