High-voltage cable fault causes power outage for over 4,000 households in Kaohsiung

A failure in a high-voltage cable joint on the morning of June 11 led to a significant power outage in parts of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:42 AM, affected 4,056 households across several districts, including Gushan and Sanmin.

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) responded swiftly, dispatching repair personnel to the affected areas. The company implemented emergency measures, including isolating the faulty section and rerouting power supply. This initial response allowed for the restoration of electricity to 2,732 households by 9:49 AM.

Further restoration efforts continued throughout the day. A second power rerouting successfully brought electricity back to an additional 1,275 households. As of the latest reports, the number of households still experiencing an outage had been reduced to just 49, with Taipower actively working to resolve the remaining issues and fully restore power.

Taipower stated that it is committed to strengthening its inspection of line equipment to minimize the occurrence of such power interruption incidents in the future. The company is continuing its repair work to ensure all affected customers regain power as quickly as possible.