PLN Restores Electricity Across Flores After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake
PLN has fully restored electricity across Flores after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, deploying 1,144 personnel to repair the damaged power system.
Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PLN, has successfully restored power across Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. By 17:40 WITA on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, all previously affected customers had their electricity supply restored. F. Eko Sulistyono, General Manager of PLN's East Nusa Tenggara Regional Unit, explained that the restoration was carried out in stages, deploying personnel, materials, and equipment to various locations.
The process faced challenges such as access issues caused by the earthquake's impact, requiring individual inspections before full grid restoration. PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo emphasized the company's commitment to community support, especially in post-disaster situations. Darmawan expressed gratitude to various agencies and individuals who assisted in the recovery process, highlighting the spirit of mutual cooperation, or "gotong royong."
The full restoration of electricity in Flores supports the recovery of community activities and the tourism sector, particularly in Labuan Bajo, a Super-Priority Tourism Destination.
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