MEA warns of typhoon “Talim”, emphasizes going forward with underground cable project

MEA warns of storm "Talim", suggests ways to prevent danger from electricity. Ready to accelerate the underground cable project, by the year 2023, it is expected that there will be a total underground cable of 91.2 kilometers.

According to the Meteorological Department's Announcement No. 14 (200/2023) about the storm "Talim" in Guangxi Province China strengthens the Gulf of Thailand It looks like this. Heavy to very heavy rain. and accumulated rain in Thailand Effective from 16-20 July 2023

Mr. Komkrit Sakrik, Director of Corporate Communications, MEA or Metropolitan Electricity Authority, said that the MEA, which oversees the electricity distribution system in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan areas, People are concerned about the dangers of thunderstorms that will occur. It is advisable to inspect the billboard structure to be in a strong, stable and safe condition. And check the distance of the billboard to the electric wire more because it may affect the electrical system, causing a power outage. and asked people to stay away from billboards. Large trees and weak structures near power lines, as branches can snap from gusts of wind and fall over power poles. or the power line is broken Danger to life and property

It is also recommended that people inspect electrical equipment if it is damaged, speed up repairs. and explore the trees planted in their own homes Keep the branches at a safe level, not disconnecting the power line, as this can cause a power outage. Including possibly causing electricity to leak along the branches that are wet from the thunderstorm. If you see MEA's electrical wires or electrical equipment damaged or in an unsafe condition You can notify MEA staff in every district, including via MEA's official social media channels 24 hours a day.

The MEA stated that recently, Mr. Wilas Chaloesat, Governor of the MEA or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. Visit the site to inspect the operation of the construction of the project to change the aerial cable system to underground cable along the yellow line. Srinakarin Road area Phatthanakan road intersection Along with integrating construction with many agencies, taking into account the minimization of the impact on the people. The electrical conduit will be pulled underground by Horizontal Directional Drilling: HDD, length of approximately 380 meters. This project has a total distance of 31.6 kilometers. Currently, the work is done in the construction of manholes and conduit. 87.80 each, remaining for the operation in the part of changing the overhead cable system to underground cable

in the overview of the progress of underground electrical cables According to the plan, there is a distance of 236.1 kilometers and the construction is targeted to be completed by the year 2027. Currently, a total of 62 kilometers can be completed and by the year 2023, the MEA expects the distance to be completed by another 29.2 kilometers. resulting in a total distance of 91.2 underground cable lines km.

Source: Thai News Agency