KUCHING: As a safety precaution, Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco) has temporarily shut down seven substations at Ulu Bayong in Sarikei due to rising floodwater.
In press statement yesterday, Sesco said the substations were shutdown at 7.30am, affecting around 200 customers, when floodwater levels rose to 3 metres following incessant heavy rainfall, cutting off access to the facilities.
“Working closely with Bomba, Sesco’s technical team in Sarikei is on alert and monitoring the flood situation. Supply to the affected area will only be restored once floodwater recedes and it is deemed safe to do so.
“In the interest of public safety, Sesco will switch off supply to affected substations without notice in a flood situation or if water reaches danger levels. Power supply will be restored as soon as it is safe to do so,” it said.
Members of the public are reminded to be cautious in regards to electrical safety with the recent weather conditions of persistent rainfall throughout the state.
An electrical safety message is available on Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) corporate website at www.sarawakenergy.com.my. For more information or updates, the public can follow SEB on twitter via @1sarawakenergy or contact the customer care centre at 1300 88 3111 or through Sarawak Energy’s “SEB Cares” mobile application.
