The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said Monday its transmission lines were unaffected by the passage of Severe Tropical Storm Crising.
NGCP said, however, it continues to closely monitor the prevailing southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.”
It said that as of 10 a.m., grid operations in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao remained normal and stable.
“All NGCP transmission facilities are currently under normal conditions,” the company said in a statement.
“We remain ready to activate the 24/7 operations of our OCmC should any threats to transmission operations arise due to the monsoon rains and other weather disturbances,” it said.
NGCP reiterated its commitment to grid stability, readiness and quick response to potential disruptions from natural calamities.
Meanwhile, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) reported minor damage to the power distribution networks of some electric cooperatives (ECs), with repair works already underway.
The NEA’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) said that as of 11 a.m., Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO), Mountain Province Electric Cooperative Inc. (MOPRECO) and Zambales II Electric Cooperative Inc. (ZAMECO 2) reported combined infrastructure damage estimated at P1.149 million.
Based on the latest monitoring, BENECO, MOPRECO and the Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO) were still experiencing power distribution issues, with continuous efforts to restore electricity to 5,487 households in their respective franchise areas.
The power interruptions were caused by environmental hazards such as landslides, floods and fallen trees due to strong winds brought by the storm, which affected EC power lines in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
The NEA-DRRMD said MOPRECO committed to completing power restoration works within the day, while BENECO and ABRECO aim to fully energize all households under their jurisdiction by Tuesday.
The NEA-DRRMD said the effects of Crising do not necessitate activating Task Force Kapatid, as the affected ECs are capable of handling the repairs on their own. However, the NEA noted it is ready to provide assistance if necessary, in collaboration with allied organizations.
