PT PLN (Persero) Regional Main Unit of East Nusa Tenggara (PLN UIW\nNTT) continues to deploy all available resources to accelerate the\nrecovery of the electricity system following the M7.7 earthquake in the\nFlores Sea.<\/p>\n
As of 18.30 WITA (17.30 WIB), the electricity restoration progress\nshows significant results. Of the 11 affected substations (GI), all of\nthem, or 100 percent, have been successfully normalised and returned to\noperation.<\/p>\n
On the distribution network, 2,723 of the 3,478 affected substations\nhave resumed operation and are supplying electricity to around 441,000\ncustomers.<\/p>\n
The successful restoration of transmission lines and substations has\nbeen key for PLN in accelerating the recovery of power supply to various\ncrucial public facilities. Transport facilities such as airports and\nhealth service facilities in the affected areas are a priority for\nPLN.<\/p>\n
One of these is Bajawa Regional Hospital, which has been confirmed to\nhave a reliable electricity supply to support the medical treatment of\nearthquake victims and the continuity of services to the public.<\/p>\n
The Director of Bajawa Regional Hospital, Heronimus Due, expressed\nappreciation for PLN\u2019s preparedness in maintaining the reliability of\nthe electricity supply. According to him, electricity reliability is\ncritical for patient safety, particularly for those requiring intensive\ncare or emergency surgery following the earthquake.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to PLN. Since the earthquake occurred until now, the\nhospital\u2019s electricity condition has remained under control and stable.\nThis electricity reliability is crucial for patients in intensive care\n(total care) as well as for the smooth running of planned emergency\noperations, both for patients with foetal distress and for treating\nvictims with fractures caused by the earthquake. We have been greatly\nhelped,\u201d said Heronimus in his statement on Saturday (15\/8\/2026).<\/p>\n
Similar appreciation was also expressed by the hotel and\naccommodation sector in the Flores area. The Manager of Blue Ocean\nHotel, Lusiana Isabella Badik, praised the swift action of PLN officers\nin maintaining the electricity supply.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to all PLN officers for their cooperation. Stay safe and\nkeep up the spirit for all colleagues in the field,\u201d said Lusiana.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the General Manager of PLN UIW East Nusa Tenggara, F. Eko\nSulistyono, stressed that all PLN personnel in the field will continue\nworking until the electricity system is 100 percent recovered.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe entire PLN team is working non-stop in the field. We are\nprioritising the restoration of vital facilities first so that disaster\nresponse and basic services to the public can run normally. Our\ncommitment is to bring back the electricity supply as quickly and as\nsafely as possible for the entire community,\u201d Eko asserted.<\/p>\n
Currently, the PLN team is continuing to sweep and repair\ndistribution networks affected by landslides and broken poles. PLN urges\nthe public to remain calm and alert and to pray that the entire\nrestoration process runs smoothly.<\/p>\n
Official information on the development of the electricity situation\ncan be monitored through the PLN Mobile application and the PLN Contact\nCentre 123.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pln-restores-power-after-flores-earthquake-11-substations-gradually-recovered-1786801934", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }