March 30 power disruption caused by thunderstorm affects water pressure in Kuching, Kota Samarahan, says minister

Julaihi (right) greets Abang Johari upon his arrival at the Premier’s Hari Raya open house at the BCCK yesterday. – Photo by Sarawak Public Communications UnitKUCHING (April 2): The low water pressure incident on March 30 affecting several areas in Kuching and Kota Samarahan was caused by a thunderstorm that disrupted the power supply to the Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant, said Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi.The Sarawak Utility and Telecommunication Minister explained that the power disruption had since been resolved by Sarawak Energy and Kuching Water Board (KWB).

“There was a thunderstorm that night, and the arrester at the Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant was struck by lightning, causing the entire plant to be unable to function.“As a result, water pressure in Kuching city and up to Kota Samarahan was affected,” he told reporters when met during Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s Hari Raya Open House at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here yesterday.Julaihi emphasised that the situation was beyond the control of the relevant authorities, attributing the issue to weather conditions.



However, he praised the quick response from Sarawak Energy and KWB, who managed to restore power to the plant within 45 minutes.“The Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant is now operating as usual,” he added.Facebook Messenger Twitter WhatsAppEmailPrintThe post March 30 power disruption caused by thunderstorm affects water pressure in Kuching, Kota Samarahan, says minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online.

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