The Myanmar Energy Department has issued a warning for the general public ahead of a power outage that is expected to continue in parts of the country. The blackout began Dec. 26 and is expected to last until Jan. 2, according to the release. The MOEE says that although most areas have received power since then, isolated areas are still experiencing outages. People in these areas should prepare for potential blackouts and try not to use unnecessary electricity. The department is asking people who live in areas without power to evacuate to safe places and recommended that people with generators or battery-powered equipment store their fuel in case of an emergency. ###
A power outage is expected in parts of Myanmar this week
According to the Myanmar Energy Department, a power outage is expected in parts of the country this week. The department warns the general public that they should brace for power outages and avoid unnecessary use of electricity. This is in addition to the already-existing blackouts experienced across much of the country. The department attributes these outages to damage done by recent typhoons.
The department has advised people in affected areas to have emergency preparedness kits and stay informed about updates on the situation via social media, radio, and newspaper broadcasts. They have also recommended that people conserve energy by turning off unnecessary appliances and lights when not needed, and using air-conditioning sparingly.
The MOEE has issued a warning for the general public
The Myanmar Energy Department has issued a warning for the general public ahead of a power outage that is expected to continue in parts of the country, according to a release from the MOEE. The department warned that residents should brace themselves for possible power outages and keep their lamps and other devices ready in case of an emergency. A spokesperson for the department said that hydroelectricity is currently not available to meet demand in some areas, exacerbating the power outage problem. The spokesperson also said that there are plans in place to resolve the issue, but no set timeline has been released yet.
What to do if you are affected by the outage
The Myanmar Energy Department has issued a warning for the general public ahead of a power outage that is expected to continue in parts of the country, according to a release from the MOEE. The department advised residents in affected areas to have an emergency plan in place and to stock up on food, water, and other essentials.
The outage began on Monday evening and is expected to continue until Wednesday morning. The department has said that it is working to restore power as quickly as possible, but warned that some areas may remain without electricity for extended periods of time.
How to prepare for a power outage
People in Myanmar are preparing for a power outage that is expected to continue in parts of the country. The Myanmar Energy Department has issued a warning for the general public ahead of a power outage that is expected to begin on December 15 and continue until December 18. The department warned people that if they experience a power outage, they should prepare an emergency plan and have enough drinking water and food available. They also recommended that people turn off all lights and appliances when the power goes out, keep doors and windows closed, and avoid using generators during the outage.
What to do if you are not affected by the outage
If you are not affected by the outage, please continue to do your normal activities. If you are affected, please read the instructions below carefully.
What to do if you are not affected by the outage:
There is no need to panic if you are not affected by the power outage. Please continue with your regular activities as usual. The MOEE released a statement saying that there will be power outages in some areas of the country due to damage from Cyclone Nargis. However, these outages will not last for long and should only affect a small number of people. In case you experience any difficulties during or after the power outages, please consult your local authorities or contact us at [email protected].
