PLN to turn off power generators

PLN to turn off power generators

JAKARTA: The distribution unit of the state-owned electricity
company that oversees Jakarta, PLN, will turn off the city's
power generators in Priok, Pluit, Bandengan, Kota, Kapuk -- as
well as other areas along Ciliwung River -- to avoid possible
electrocutions after this week's flooding.

On Friday, PLN officials were quoted by Antara as saying that
the power will be restored when water is cleared from the areas
affected by the flooding, which hit the capital Monday and
Tuesday.

The company has urged all Jakartans to quickly switch off
their electricity supply in the event that their houses become
flooded, and report the situation directly to the nearest PLN
branch office. -- JP