PLN Restores Electricity Across Flores After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PLN, has successfully restored the electricity system across Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the region. All customers who had lost power by Tuesday, August 18, 2026, had their electricity supply back by 17:40 WITA (Central Indonesian Time) that same day.

F. Eko Sulistyono, General Manager of PLN’s East Nusa Tenggara Regional Unit, detailed the phased restoration efforts. "Immediately after the earthquake struck, we assessed the condition of the grid across all affected areas. We deployed 1,144 personnel to carry out safety measures, repairs, and a phased restoration of service," he stated. The process encountered significant field challenges, including difficult access to some locations due to earthquake damage, requiring technicians to inspect points individually.

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Immediately after the earthquake struck, we assessed the condition of the grid across all affected areas. We deployed 1,144 personnel to carry out safety measures, repairs, and a phased restoration of service.

PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo affirmed the company's dedication to the community, especially in post-disaster scenarios. "From the moment the earthquake struck, the PLN team took immediate action, working day and night to visit each affected location," Darmawan said. He credited the swift recovery to the spirit of mutual cooperation (*gotong royong*), thanking local governments, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the military (TNI), the police (Polri), and community members for their assistance in clearing access routes and supporting PLN personnel.

Even with the Flores electricity system fully restored, PLN maintained standby personnel to monitor the grid and prepare for any potential follow-up disruptions. Darmawan also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) for their support and coordination during the recovery operations.

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From the moment the earthquake struck, the PLN team took immediate action, working day and night to visit each affected location. It was not easy, but we shared a single spirit: ensuring electricity returned to normal so that the community could quickly resume their activities.