Power Restored in Nagqu City Following Earthquake in Tibet
Power supply has been fully restored in Nagqu City, Tibet, after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, ensuring warmth for residents this winter.
Nagqu, October 25 (Daily Kiran) : On October 25, power supply was fully restored in Nagqu City, Tibet, following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on October 24 at 8:38 PM. The restoration was completed with the final low-voltage transformer coming back online.
In the wake of the earthquake, the State Grid Xizang Electric Power Company acted swiftly, deploying resources to assist in emergency rescue and restore power to the affected areas. By October 24, a total of 301 personnel and 39 vehicles were mobilized for emergency repair efforts. Additionally, 19 medium and low-voltage generator trucks and 83 sets of emergency equipment were provided to aid in the recovery.
The operation included establishing an on-site command center to ensure power supply, lighting at rehabilitation sites, connecting power to tents, and restoring electrical lines. The State Grid Xizang Electric Power Company will continue to fulfill its responsibility to guarantee electricity supply to key locations in the earthquake-affected region, providing warmth and a reliable power source for residents as winter approaches.
