NGCP power lines intact despite floods

By Freddie G. Lazaro

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said all major power transmission lines in the National Capital Region and parts of North and South Luzon remain intact and fully operational even during and after the heavy monsoon rains and massive flooding last week.

NGCP North Luzon Public Affairs Officer LilibethGaydowen said Monday their agency’s Integrated Disaster Action Plan ensured necessary preparations and precautions were implemented to minimize impact of heavy rains and other natural calamities on NGCP’s operation and facilities.

“Preparations included ensuring availability of hardware materials and supplies necessary for the repair of damages to facilities, as well as the positioning of line crews in strategic areas, to facilitate immediate restoration work,” she said.

She clarified major power transmission lines refer to grid backbone facilities that carry at least 230 kiloVolts (kV) of electricity.

“Except for a few landslide-affected transmission line structures in Bataan rated at 69 kV, all other power transmission lines and substations of NGCP across the country remain operational,” she noted.

“As power transmission service provider and grid operator, NGCP continues to monitor the weather and flooding conditions and their effects on power transmission facilities. In Bataan, linemen will continue line inspection and correction once the flood has subsided,” she added.