Power blackouts affect thousands

Power blackouts affect thousands

PALEMBANG, South Sulawesi: At least 51,415 houses in three
districts in South Sulawesi have been experiencing periodic power
blackouts since Wednesday due to supply disruptions.

The blackouts began after an explosion at the Talang Ratu
relay station, state-owned electricity company PLN said on
Thursday.

It is not clear when the power supply will return to normal in
the affected areas.

The local office of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation said
PLN should compensate those affected if the power cuts continue
for three consecutive days. --JP