NEA: Power restorations underway for over 970K customers hit by Tropical Storm Kristine

Power restoration efforts continue for approximately 970,814 customers affected by Tropical Storm Kristine across Luzon and Visayas regions.

As of Wednesday, National Electrification Administration (NEA) Director Eric Campoto reported initial damage costs to power infrastructure at PHP971,410, with potential increases as assessments continue.

The Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER) press conference revealed that 86 electrical cooperatives across 52 provinces and 12 regions were under monitoring due to the storm.

Six electrical cooperatives experienced total power interruption, while 29 had partial interruptions; however, 50 ECs remained in normal operation.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that 25 transmission lines affecting 19 distribution utilities in nine provinces were impacted by the typhoon, with one 230 kV line and 16 69 kV lines already restored.

NGCP's geomatics and command center manager, Paul Michael R. Azur, confirmed that restoration activities are ongoing and simultaneous patrols and assessments will continue as weather conditions permit.