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Aceh and West Sumatra Residents Rely on Candles Amidst Blackouts

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Parts of Aceh and West Sumatra in Indonesia are experiencing rolling power outages due to a disruption in the 275 kV extra-high voltage transmission system.
  • Residents in Aceh Barat are using traditional lamps, while traders in Padang Pariaman are relying on candles to continue their activities.
  • The outages are affecting daily life and business operations in the affected regions.

Residents in parts of Aceh and West Sumatra, Indonesia, are enduring rolling blackouts as a result of a disruption to the 275 kV extra-high voltage transmission system connecting Sumatra.

In Aceh Barat, specifically in Desa Suak Raya, Johan Pahlawan, residents, including children, have resorted to using traditional lamps for illumination during the power outages. The situation highlights the reliance on basic lighting methods when modern electricity fails.

Meanwhile, in Nagari Kasang, Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, traders are adapting by using candles to light their stalls. This allows them to continue their business activities despite the intermittent electricity supply, demonstrating resilience in the face of the disruption.

The ongoing power outages are impacting the daily lives and economic activities of communities in these regions, forcing them to find alternative solutions to maintain normalcy.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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