Typhoon Emong disrupts power supply in Northern Luzon

Six transmission lines in Northern Luzon were rendered unavailable as of Friday morning due to Tropical Storm Emong, affecting power supply for multiple cooperatives and utilities in the region.

NGCP has mobilized its line crews and is currently conducting patrols to assess damage from the storm, with restoration efforts expected once weather conditions permit.

The Labrador-Bolinao 69-kilovolt line became unavailable at about 12:20 a.m., impacting customers of CENPELCO and PANELCO 1, while the Bauang-San Fernando and Bacnotan-Bulala lines also went down between early morning hours.

As of Saturday morning, Typhoon Emong has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but restoration activities on the remaining affected lines are ongoing.

NGCP reminded that power interruptions can be caused by both NGCP transmission facilities and local distribution utilities.

Specific cities and municipalities affected by the power interruptions will be determined by concerned Distribution Utilities or electric cooperatives.