Power outages disrupt businesses and residents in Kediri and Bandung

Rolling blackouts are significantly disrupting daily life and business operations in Kediri, East Java, and Bandung, West Java. Businesses selling phone accessories and offering repair services in Kediri's Lirboyo Village are struggling, resorting to candlelight to illuminate their shops during the outages. The situation is similar for a soto vendor in Tamanan Village, Kediri, who is also relying on candles to prepare food.

PLN UP3 Kediri is implementing limited load management in several areas of Kediri to cope with operational technical constraints at power plants. These issues have led to a decrease in the electricity supply capacity. Meanwhile, in Bandung, residents of Cinunuk, Bandung Regency, are also facing similar power interruptions. PLN Unit Induk Distribusi (UID) West Java is managing the load by implementing scheduled power outages across the Bandung Raya area.

The cause of these disruptions in Bandung is attributed to technical operational problems at power plants and disturbances affecting two major power generation units. The impact is widespread, affecting numerous households and businesses that depend on a stable electricity supply for their daily activities and livelihoods. The reliance on candles highlights the inconvenience and challenges posed by these unexpected power cuts.