Heavy rain, PEA cuts off power in many areas

The heavy rain, flash floods and flash floods in the northern and northeastern regions have prevented the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) from entering the area to fix the distribution system, resulting in power outages in many areas.PEA reported that heavy rains damaged roads, caused landslides, damaged electrical systems in homes, and in some areas there was still high flooding. PEA had to cut off electricity for safety reasons, resulting in a total of 2,935 electricity users being affected, who were in the following areas:Mae Sai District, Mae Fah Luang District, Doi Luang District, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai ProvinceMae Ai District, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Phrao District, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai ProvinceNgao District, Lampang ProvinceSam Ngao District, Tak ProvinceSri Samrong District, Sukhothai ProvinceWang Saphung District, Loei ProvinceMueang Nakhon Phanom District, Si Songkhram District, Na Wa District, Nathom District, Nakhon Phanom ProvinceSangkhom District, Udon Thani ProvinceAkat Amnuay District, Sakon Nakhon ProvinceIf the relevant agencies adjust the road conditions to allow access to the area and the water level returns to normal, PEA will expedite the repair of the distribution system so that people can have electricity quickly and safely. For information, to report a power outage or to request assistance with electricity, please contact the Provincial Electricity Authority's electricity user information service center at 1129 PEA Contact Center 24 hours a daySource: Thai News Agency