Heavy rain hits central and southern China! “More than 3,000 households suffered a power outage” in 3 areas of Kaohsiung, Taipower emergency repairs | Lifestyle | CTWANT

The Kaohsiung area was hit by heavy rain this morning, causing a power outage to a total of 3,266 households in Luzhu, Gangshan and Hunei areas. (Photo / Newspaper photo)

Affected by the front, brief showers or thunderstorms are likely to occur across Taiwan. The Central Meteorological Administration today (25th) issued a heavy rain warning for 11 counties and cities from Miaoli to Pingtung and Taitung, reminding the public to beware of water accumulation and landslides, including Kaohsiung. There are also reports of power outages. As of this morning, a total of 3,266 households have been affected. Taipower personnel are currently making emergency repairs.

The Kaohsiung area was hit by heavy rain this morning, causing power outages in Luzhu, Gangshan and Hunei areas. As of the morning of the 25th, a total of 3,266 households were without power, including Datong Road, Zhongshan Road, Zhongshan Road, Luzhu District, Kaohsiung City. There was a power outage in He Street, Zhonghua Road, Fifth Highway, Wenhua Road, Siwei Road, Yongfu Road, Zhunan Street, Yanping Road, Jianguo Road, Guochang Road, Huaxi Street, Huachang Street, Shun’an Road, etc. A total of 2,402 households were affected. influence.

In addition, a total of 438 households were without power in the area of ​​Lane 367, Fuxing Road, Yaliaoli, Luzhu District, Kaohsiung City; about 179 households were without power in the area of ​​Lane 373, Gangyan Road and 322-360 Gangyan Road, Gangshan District; Heping Road, Dongfang Road, Hunei District There was a power outage along Huanhuan Road and Luzhu District, affecting a total of 247 households.

In this regard, Taipower said that after investigation, it was found that the cause of the power outage was the disconnection of overhead lines and damage to power fuses due to lightning strikes, and the power outage caused by wind and rain causing foreign objects such as trees and bamboo to touch the power lines. After dispatching personnel to repair it, 2,626 households have been repaired. Power has been restored and 640 households were out of power, and repairs are currently ongoing.