TNB halts power supply to 40 locations in flooded Pasir Mas for safety

26 Dec 2023 • 1:52 PM MYT
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KOTA BHARU – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has cut off electricity supply to 40 locations around Pasir Mas as of 10am, following the heavy rain and floods, to ensure people’s safety.

In a post on its Facebook page, TNB said the affected areas were Sekolah Menengah Ugama Al Falah, Booster Jeram Perdah, Jeram Perdah police station, Bongor, Bukit Lata, Taman Gemilang, Pengkalan Rakit, SK Gual To’Deh, Terusan, Bakat 2 and Pusat Penyembelihan GP. 

“Other areas are Merbau Serongga, Serongga, Gual Pinang, Kuin Merah, Gual Nering, JPS Bendang Guchil, SK Gial Sitok, Gual Sitok, Kebakat, Gual Petai Beruk, Gual Bunut, Kubang Kual, Kusar, Gertak Nombor 3, Taman Rantau Jaya and the Customs quarters.

“Also affected are Telekom Rantau Panjang, Zainab Ramli, SK Rantau Panjang 1 and 2, the Rantau Panjang Smuggling Prevention Unit, Tasek Permai, Kedap, Kompleks Imigresen, Bandar Rantau Panjang, Gual Tokdeh, Rantau Panjang water plant, Rantau Panjang Customs, Taman Desa Wira Jaya 2-3, Prima Lubok Jong 1-3 and Taman Desa Wira,” read the post. 

TNB advised the public not to turn on electrical equipment or use cables that were submerged in flood waters. 

“Always be on the alert for heavy rain and the risk of floods. Electrical equipment submerged in floodwaters should be avoided for fear of current leakage,” it said. – December 26, 2023

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